Eddie Jones' Japan have suffered a painful 41-17 defeat to Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final in Osaka. The fast-starting Japanese, coached by former Wallabies and England boss Jones, were worn down by Fiji at Hanazono Stadium with weight and speed and with impact off the bench,

While Japan showcased flashes of their signature Cho-soku rugby in the first half, the second half saw a clinical Fijian side take control.

Fiji proved too strong and too fast for Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final Saturday, pulling away in the second hal

Fiji has overwhelmed Japan from a 10-10 halftime deadlock to win an energetic Pacific Nations Cup final 41-17 in Osaka.

Fiji retained the Pacific Nations Cup with a sizzling second-half performance in a 41-17 win over Japan in Saturday's final in Osaka. The Fijians scored four tries after the break to lift the trophy and deny Eddie Jones his first title since returning as ...