A big test for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians will be coping with the cold weather in New Zealand.

Prop Tevita Ikanivere who is in Rotorua for the first time says the cold was not enough to cool the confidence in their chance to win on Saturday.

Ikanivere said the game being played in Rotorua instead of one of the country's main centres was good for them as it allowed the team to experience the culture and customs of locals.

The Flying Fijians will start their training session today at the Puarenga Park in Rotorua.

Fiji will play Maori All Blacks at the Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand at 7.35pm Saturday.

[Source:Rotorua Daily Post]