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Wales Overcomes Fiji 39-24 in Nations Championship Opener

Wales rugby players celebrating after defeating Fiji in Nations Championship
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Wales defeated Fiji 39-24 in the opening match of the Nations Championship at Cardiff City Stadium on July 4, 2026.

The victory marked Wales' first consecutive international rugby wins in three years.

Flanker Jac Morgan scored two first-half tries, helping Wales level the score at 10-10 at halftime.

In the second half, tries from Rhys Carre, Josh Adams, Ryan Elias, and Eddie James completed the six-try performance.

Fiji, officially the home team but playing in Cardiff due to the lack of a suitable stadium in Fiji, responded with tries from Pita Gus Sowakula, Elia Canakaivata, and Selestino Ravutaumada.

Dispute Resolved Before Match

The match took place after a dispute between the Welsh Rugby Union and players over match fees was resolved three days before kick-off.

Head coach Steve Tandy confirmed that the dispute did not cause any missed training sessions.

In the tournament's next fixtures, Wales will travel to face Argentina and South Africa. Fiji is scheduled to play England in Liverpool and Scotland at Murrayfield.

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