The Nations Championship begins on Saturday, July 4, with Fiji taking on Wales at Cardiff City Stadium. The match, designated as a Fiji home fixture, kicks off at 2.10pm BST and will be broadcast live and free on ITV1, with coverage starting at 1.20pm. S4C will also show the game from 1.30pm.
Background to the Nations Championship
This new competition brings together teams from the Six Nations and Rugby Championship, plus Fiji and Japan. The fixtures are split into summer and autumn blocks, culminating in a finals weekend at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium later this year. Fiji opted to stage their 'home' matches in the northern hemisphere to maximize financial returns, making this a rare neutral-venue encounter in Cardiff.
How to Watch and Stream
Viewers can stream the match via ITVX, S4C's Clic app, or BBC iPlayer. A valid TV licence and account are required. The game is also available on free-to-air television through ITV1 and S4C.
Team Line-Ups
Fiji: Salesi Rayasi; Selestino Ravutaumada, Semi Radradra, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo; Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Frank Lomani; Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Tim Hoyt, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Pita Gus Sowakula, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata. Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Peceli Yato, Simione Kuruvoli, Vilimoni Botitu, Kalaveti Ravouvou.
Wales: Blair Murray; Louis Rees-Zammit, Eddie James, Joe Hawkins, Josh Adams; Dan Edwards, Tomos Williams; Rhys Carre, Dewi Lake (c), Dillon Lewis, Ben Carter, Adam Beard, Alex Mann, Jac Morgan, Aaron Wainwright. Replacements: Ryan Elias, Nicky Smith, Ben Warren, Taine Plumtree, James Botham, Kieran Hardy, Sam Costelow, Ellis Mee.
Officials
Referee: Eoghan Cross (IRFU). Assistant referees: Matthew Carley (RFU), Hollie Davidson (SRU). TMO: Leo Colgan (IRFU). FPRO: Mike Adamson (SRU).
