FIJI Water Flying Fijians assistant coach Glen Jackson says Portugal has been a revelation during the Rugby World Cup and they cannot take the Os Lobos when they go head-to-head in Toulouse on Monday.
Portugal, under the guidance of French rugby legend Patrice Lagisquet, has changed up their game and added a bit of flair to their rugby. They tested Wales and Australia before playing to an 18-all draw with Georgia.
“I think they have been one of the revelations of the tournament. Everyone loves to watch them, they are playing a fantastic style of rugby,” Jackson said.
“I think their attack (style) is the best at the World Cup, they have had some good results.
“The draw against Georgia, they could have won that game so we understand in terms of what we are after, it is going to be a tough game. We have to make sure we look after our ball.”
On the mood in the Fiji camp, Jackson said they had worked hard on growing a team culture from day one.
“This is one of the happiest teams I have ever been a part of. We’ve virtually played knock-out rugby since the Australia game so it’s great to have the balance of still getting some enjoyment from the boys but also the competitiveness in this competition and trying to make sure we win every game to keep our hopes alive,” he said.
“If we look back at the end of this tournament, one great thing we will take out of it is these boys have bought together into the culture.”
The match between Fiji and Portugal kicks off at 7am.
