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The Nations Championship gets under way on Saturday, with Fiji and Wales facing off in Cardiff
The Nations Championship is finally here and what a few weeks of rugby we have in store.
New Zealand and France get us under way in Christchurch on Saturday morning before the Australia and Ireland lock horns.
Then eyes turn to Cardiff, where Wales – technically the away team – will face off against Fiji at Cardiff City Stadium. The Flying Fijians have decided to stage their “home” matches in the northern hemisphere in order to maximise the financial returns of their fixtures.
As such, Wales will switch from the Principality Stadium to the home of Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon.
The Nations Championship brings together teams from the Six Nations tournament and the Rugby Championship, along with Fiji and Japan.
The fixtures are split between two blocks – in summer and autumn – ending in a finals weekend at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, at the end of the year.
What time is Fiji v Wales?
Fiji v Wales kicks off at 2.10pm BST on Saturday, July 4, at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
What channel is the game on?
The game is being shown live and for free on ITV1. Coverage starts at 1.20pm.
S4C will also be showing the match, with coverage starting at 1.30pm.
What about live streaming?
You can stream the match via ITV’s app, ITVX and on S4C’s Clic app and BBC’s iPlayer.
You will need a valid TV licence and an account to watch.
Teams
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)
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