Wales secured a convincing 39-24 victory over Fiji in their Nations Championship opener at Cardiff City Stadium, running in six tries to claim consecutive international wins for the first time in three years. Flanker Jac Morgan starred with two tries and a brilliant defensive display, earning player of the match honors as the hosts overcame a spirited Fijian side despite trailing 10-10 at halftime.

Wales' second-half surge proved decisive, with tries from Rhys Carre, Josh Adams, Ryan Elias and Eddie James showcasing superior fitness and set-piece execution. Three of their six tries came from driving mauls as head coach Steve Tandy's gameplan paid dividends. Fiji dominated attacking stats with 25 offloads and 104 carries but couldn't convert their superiority into points.

The match came amid pre-game controversy, with a dispute between the Welsh Rugby Union and players over match fees only resolved three days before kickoff. Captain Dewi Lake and Jamie Roberts criticized the timing, though Tandy insisted no training was missed. The fixture marked the first rugby international at Cardiff City's football stadium.

Off the field, Fiji's participation highlighted infrastructure challenges—they're hosting home matches in the UK because no stadium meets Nations Championship criteria, aiming to fund a new venue by 2030. Wales now travel to face Argentina and South Africa, while Fiji take on England and Scotland in July tests.