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Fiji beats Japan 33-27 to win the Pacific Nations Cup for the 6th time
Fiji secured their seventh Pacific Nations Cup title, achieving back-to-back wins by overcoming a late Japan comeback with five tries and strong leadership on the field.
- Fiji defeated Japan 33-27 on Saturday at America First Field in Salt Lake City to win the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup final.
- Fiji built a substantial 33-10 lead by early in the second half, capitalizing on strong tries from Inia Tabuavou and Joji Nasova, despite Japan's early scoring advantage.
- Japan mounted a late comeback led by tries from Hayate Era and Ichigo Nakakusu and penalty kicks by Seungsin Lee, putting Fiji under pressure despite Fiji being reduced to 13 men.
- Fiji captain Tevita Ikanivere commended his team for their speed and discipline, while Japan captain Warner Dearns acknowledged that falling behind early made it difficult for them to catch up in the latter half.
- With this win, Fiji secured their sixth Pacific Nations Cup title overall and second consecutively, extending their record and highlighting a young team led by coach Mick Byrne excited to defend the trophy further.
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