The Fiji Occasions » Cotter: PNC take a look at essential
Flying Fijians head coach Vern Cotter has named a robust squad for the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) subsequent month.
In a press launch, Cotter reiterated how essential the PNC was.
“The PNC sequence is extraordinarily essential for us,” stated Cotter.
“We’re taking part in at residence for the primary time in a very long time and we need to do nicely.
“Tonga had already named a really sturdy squad with returning internationals and we all know Samoa will accomplish that as nicely. Australia A will ship workforce as there may be good depth in Australian rugby.”
Cotter says they’ve their sights on the larger image.
“These gamers will put their arms up for choice for November’s Northern tour the place we play Scotland, Eire and the French Barbarians. That is precisely the kind of problem we want in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France.”
Cotter has a well-balanced teaching panel for the PNC with the likes of Daryl Gibson, Jason Ryan, Glen Jackson and Ritchie Grey.
The Flying Fijians will march into camp on June 20.
