Aug 3 (Reuters) - Fiji have issued a warning to their World Cup
rivals by winning the Pacific Nations Cup with a 39-29 defeat of
Samoa in the final of the six-nation tournament on Monday.
The Fijians, who meet pool rivals England, Wales and
Australia at the World Cup, were made to work hard by a gallant
Samoa who fought back from a 17-3 deficit to snatch the lead
early in the second half at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British
Columbia.
Fiji lock Leone Nakawara scored a brace of tries, with
winger Fa'atoina Autagavaia notching two for Samoa.
Fiji finished the tournament undefeated with three wins and
a thrilling 30-30 draw against the same opponents.
Tonga won the third place playoff with a 31-20 win over
Japan, while the United States edged Canada 15-13 to finish the
tournament fifth.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner; Editing by Ian Ransom)