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Third time's a charm: Japan beats Fiji 20-15 in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby final
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Japan clinched rugby's Pacific Nations Cup for the first time since 2019 with a 20-15 win over Fiji in Saturday’s championship match. Replacement back Samisoni Tua broke a 15-15 tie with his try in the 72nd minute at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The two sides were meeting in the tournament final for the third consecutive year, with Fiji having won the title on the two previous occasions.
- Japan clinched rugby's Pacific Nations Cup for the first time since 2019 with a 20-15 win over Fiji in Saturday’s championship match. Replacement back Samisoni Tua broke a 15-15 tie with his try in the 72nd minute at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The two sides were me...
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- Third time's a charm: Japan beats Fiji 20-15 in the Pacific Nations Cup rugby final.
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- Right: Japan clinched rugby's Pacific Nations Cup for the first time since 2019 with a 20-15 win over Fiji in Saturday’s championship match. Replacement back Samisoni Tua broke a 15-15 tie with his try in the 72nd minute at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground. The two sides were meeting in the tournament final for the third consecutive year, with Fiji having won the title on the two previous occasions.
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