Fiji coach denounces northern hemisphere self-interest
John McKee is annoyed Nations Championship proposal was blocked and calls for more global competitions
08 October 2019 - 14:33
Oita — The collapse of World Rugby’s proposal for a global tournament was a bitter pill for tier-two nations, and northern hemisphere “self-interest” could ultimately threaten the primacy of Test rugby if left unchecked, Fiji coach John McKee said.
McKee issued the warning on Tuesday as his team made final preparations for Six Nations champions Wales, hoping to stave off early elimination from a third successive World Cup...
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