The Fijiana 15s side has locked in two Test matches against the Australian Wallaroos and Japan in Australia next month.
Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer John O’Connor confirmed the Fijiana match against Australia would take place on May 6 before they play Japan a week later on May 13.
“The two matches are in build-up for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. This will give the coaching staff a good idea in terms of selection,” O’Connor said.
He added the Fijiana Drua players and a few overseas-based players would take part in the two Test matches.
“We are trying for more matches for the Fijiana. Hopefully we can get them in an Oceania tournament in July plus a few more test matches before the World Cup.”
The Wallaroos will play Fiji at Lang Park. “Over the past two years the entire women’s program has been building towards the next Wallaroos test season and these upcoming matches are a crucial part in our preparation for the Rugby World Cup,” said Wallaroos coach Jay Tregonning.
“Playing two strong nations like Japan and Fiji is extremely important to gain experience as a group against different styles of rugby.”
The ninth women’s World Cup, which was put back by a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, takes place in New Zealand from October 8 to November 12.
Meanwhile, the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua face the Brumbies this weekend in the Super W competition.
The Drua have been undefeated after the first round of the competition.
