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Fans from around the world will get the chance to witness the historic match, with New Zealanders able to watch the game live and exclusive on Sky Sport 1, channel 051. For those outside of New Zealand, check the international broadcast list below to see where you can tune in and catch the action.

Sky Sport in New Zealand will also be offering an alternative commentary option, with fans able to listen to Te Reo Māori commentary by selecting the option on the yellow button.

One key area of conflict between the sides is shaping at lock. The Māori All Blacks have named Isaia Walker-Leawere and Manaaki Selby-Rickit while Moana Pasifika have Gerard Cowley-Tuioti and Naitoa Ah Kuoi, one of the finds of the season. Backing up for the Māori All Blacks in the lineout is blindside flanker Whetukamokamo Douglas. Their combination with skipper and hooker Ash Dixon will put plenty of pressure on Moana Pasifika to perform when the Māori All Blacks look to get their rolling maul rumbling.

Both sides have some outstanding potential in their backline. Moana Pasifika have All Blacks first five-eighths Josh Ioane to provide the guidance with Folau Fakatava inside him and dangerous performers like wings Salesi Rayasi and Leicester Fainga'anuku, second five-eighths Vince Aso and fullback Stephen Perofeta to take advantages of opportunities. Otere Black has the leadership role for the Māori All Blacks outside halfback Bryn Hall. Seasoned players Sean Wainui and Shaun Stevenson take the wing spots with rising talents Quinn Tupaea and Billy Proctor in the midifield with impressive Bay of Plenty youngster Kaleb Trask at fullback.

Continuing the trend of players returning from their overseas experience, coach Clayton McMillan called on the value to be had from involving former All Black loose forward Liam Messam, and Super Rugby prop Josh Hohneck in his squad. "We felt the likes of Liam and Josh, guys that have been in the jersey historically, gone away and plied their trade overseas, have come back added real value to their Mitre 10 Cup teams. It's a no-brainer for us. They are still good enough, but the peripheral stuff they bring, the mana and the knowledge, and their ability to set really high standards for young people to follow have been instrumental in pulling these guys together," he said. With eight players new to the experience that is even more essential.

Captain Ash Dixon has the opportunity to roll the curtain down on one of the finest years of his career in leading the side. Having been part of the memorable Super Rugby Aotearoa campaign with his Highlanders side, he returned to his Hawke's Bay base to help the side lift, and retain, the Ranfurly Shield. Then, he backed that by leading the side back into the Mitre 10 Premiership next season after dominating the Championship competition. There was also the small fact that he contributed nine tries to the effort.

This could be an intriguing match full of passion and heart between two teams desperate not to finish last in the inaugural Autumn Nations Cup. Neither side have registered a single point over their last three fixtures although Georgia have physically appeared at all of theirs whilst Fiji have just about recovered from a covid-19 crisis to make the final day of competition. The Fijians will be as courageous as ever as they try to make up for lost time but the Georgians have match practice in their squad and need this victory to continue making claims for their potential admission to the Six Nations in the near future. It is hard to make a call on how well Fiji will play here but they have named a very strong team and this match should see plenty of points for both sides. The conditions in Scotland are likely to suit the Eastern Europeans more, however, as well as their experience in the tournament so far. Had Fiji played the whole tournament they may well have made third place in Group B but, as it is, Georgia can edge this encounter to claim seventh place in the tournament.

It will be the first outing for the Pacific islanders after scheduled group matches against France, Italy and Scotland were all cancelled after almost the entire squad and management were infected with COVID-19, days before their scheduled opening game last month.