Jake White was officially unveiled as the new coach of the Fiji national team on Tuesday, reportedly having emerged as the prime candidate from a field of 31 applicants.

White’s first assignment will be the historic centenary Test against Japan in Tokyo on 24 October 2026, a significant international occasion marking 100 years of the Japan Rugby Football Union.

The Flying Fijians will then travel to Europe for the November Nations Championship, facing three formidable opponents in France, Ireland and Italy and a playoff match in London.

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Clear expectations for Jake White

In a statement, Fiji Rugby made it clear

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