Taina Tuiwai 
The Flying Fijians were outplayed by New Zealand, suffering a 47-5 defeat in San Diego this afternoon.
Handling errors and miscommunication hindered the Fijians’ ability to add to their score throughout the match.
Vilimoni Botitu was the standout performer, scoring a solitary yet impressive try that showcased his skill and determination.
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Despite their efforts, the Fijian team was unable to match the speed and precision of the three-time world champions, who demonstrated their dominance with a well-executed game plan.
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will now turn their focus towards the Pacific Nations Cup.
Fiji will face Samoa first on the 23rd of next month.
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