Fiji bemoan role of clubs

England 54 Fiji 12

The build-up to the opening match of Fiji’s tour had been overshadowed by allegations European clubs were, contrary to IRB regulations, refusing to release players to the tour party.

The Fijian Rugby Union lodged a formal complaint with their French counterparts after Racing-Metro lock Jone Qovu withdrew from their squad. Qovu initially claimed he was injured but then played for Racing against Perpignan on October 27.