SYDNEY: Fiji's forwards muscled up to keep their Pacific Nations Cup title defence alive and put their World Cup preparations back on track with a thumping 38-13 victory over Canada in Suva on Saturday.
The backs got into the act in the 49th minute when Josua Tuisova was set free by quick hands from centre Semi Radradra and the winger just got the ball down in the tackle. Four attempts to get the rolling maul going off attacking lineouts were stymied by the Fiji pack before the home side showed them how to do it to get replacement hooker Mesulame Dolokoto across the line for the final try in the 68th minute."I think the boys played really well today, great effort," said Fiji captain Nakarawa."But there are still some improvements we need to make in the little things. If we look after the little things, the big things will follow.
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