Jake White made a winning start to his tenure as Fiji head coach on Saturday as his side edged Eddie Jones’ Japan 34-28 in Tokyo.
Former Springbok and Bulls coach Jake White has been appointed as the new head coach of Fiji ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Japan edged Fiji 20-15 for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, securing them the 2026 Pacific Nations Cup in the process.
The all-conquering Springboks will face Fiji in their final preparation match ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
The Springbok Women have welcomed back experienced No 8 Aseza Hele as part of a 26-player squad for next month's historic two-Test tour of Fiji.
Australia record their first victory in the Nations Championship with a comfortable win over Italy in Perth, France were too good for Japan in Tokyo while Scotland beat Fiji at Murrayfield.