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Pasifika Powerhouse Rugby Weekend | Auckland News

This weekend’s rugby calendar is electric, with Pasifika nations firing on all cylinders across the globe. Fiji, seeking redemption after a brutal loss to Wales, rolls into Liverpool to take on England, armed with a revamped forward pack and a six-two bench strategy to match England’s power. Samoa heads to Chile to face Georgia, with captain Miracle Faiilagi demanding consistency against a tougher physical test. Tonga, in Canada, must stay disciplined against Spain’s unpredictable counter-attacks. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s All Blacks host Italy in Wellington, with George Bower back on the…

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