Outgoing Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Simon Raiwalui has called on for a Test between Fiji or a Pacific Islands team against the British and Irish Lions.

In an interview with Planet Rugby Raiwalui talked through his 2023 Rugby World Cup, reflecting on the future of the game for Fiji and the world.

“I think there would be a huge appetite (for a Lions Test against the Pacific Islands) but I think it all comes down to the host country, as it’s their fixtures, and I think they will want to do more of an ANZAC Test than a Pacific Islands game,” Raiwalui said.

“I played for the Pacific Islands and it was a great opportunity to do it, but selfishly, I would like it to be Fiji to do it.

“We are the only team undefeated against the Lions with a 1-0 record, so we can put down the challenge to them and see if they can equal the score,” said Raiwalui.

“I think it would be a great opportunity to include the Pacific Islands, even if it is a difficult logistical challenge to bring it all together.

“One week to sort players from different teams and cultures is enjoyable but would be a great challenge for us. “Either way, I would be up for Fiji or the Pacific Islands playing.”