Fiji rugby finds itself at a pivotal juncture in its storied 110-year history.
In recent years, the nation's beloved sport has been making a steady drive towards international success, each successive phase taking them towards a goal they had previously fumbled at for years, before the recent breakthroughs on the international stage.
Rugby pundits are already heralding Fiji's entry into the Tier 1 Club after the Flying Fijians secured impressive victories, first over England in a World Cup warm-up match and then Australia in a pool encounter.