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Australia

15 - 22

Full Time

Fiji

Australia vs Fiji

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Fiji decided to go for goal with Frank Lomani taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Blake Schoupp comes on.

78'

Angus Bell comes off.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Waisea Nayacalevu bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

78'

Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Suliasi Vunivalu scores the try from close range.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Vilimoni Botitu coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Josua Tuisova coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Isoa Nasilasila coming off.

65'

Australia make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming on.

65'

Australia make a substitution with Samu Kerevi coming off.

65'

Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Frank Lomani successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Australia sub Dave Porecki comes onto the field.

64'

Jordan Uelese departs for Australia.

64'

Australia sub Matt Philip comes onto the field.

64'

Richie Arnold departs for Australia.

64'

Albert Tuisue comes on for Fiji.

58'

Levani Botia leaves the field.

58'

Luke Tagi comes on for Fiji.

58'

Mesake Doge leaves the field.

58'

Jordan Uelese comes on for Australia.

58'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

58'

Rob Leota comes on for Australia.

58'

Fraser McReight leaves the field.

58'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes on for Australia.

56'

Nic White leaves the field.

56'

Zane Nonggorr comes on for Australia.

56'

James Slipper leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Suliasi Vunivalu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Mesake Doge comes on.

50'

Luke Tagi comes off.

50'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

50'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

50'

Peni Ravai comes on.

50'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

50'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Suliasi Vunivalu getting some game time.

49'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Carter Gordon being replaced.

49'

Frank Lomani steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani getting some game time.

46'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Simione Kuruvoli adds the two points for Fiji.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Fiji allows Josua Tuisova to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Josua Tuisova makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Simione Kuruvoli played a key part in that try.

42'

Fiji make a substitution with Vinaya Habosi coming on.

41'

Fiji make a substitution with Jiuta Wainiqolo coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Simione Kuruvoli successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Fraser McReight breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Simione Kuruvoli kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia is finished off by Mark Nawaqanitawase

23'

That's a great try assist by Samu Kerevi.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samu Kerevi bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Simione Kuruvoli adds the points for Fiji.

20'

Penalty Goal

Simione Kuruvoli makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

Lost by 7 points

Match Details

  
 Australia v Fiji 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sun 17th September 2023, 08:45am PDT 
  
 Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

14%

% Of Game In Lead

73%

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donaldson

15 - 22

69'

Vunivalu

13 - 22

67'

Lomani

65'

8 - 22

Kuruvoli

43'

8 - 19

Tuisova

42'

8 - 17

Half Time

Kuruvoli

32'

8 - 12

Kuruvoli

26'

8 - 9

Nawaqanitawase

8 - 6

23'

Kuruvoli

20'

3 - 6

Kuruvoli

11'

3 - 3

Donaldson

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Australia

63%

Draw

Fiji

36%

Penalties Conceded by Zane Nonggorr

Momentum

Australia

Fiji

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Australia

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Australia

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

56%

3-6 secs

26%

19%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

64'

67'

71'

73'

80'

Australia

Fiji

Wallabies vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallabies face off against Fiji in Rugby World Cup Round 2 on Sun 17th September 2023 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST, 03:45 NZST in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST in Australia and 08:45 EST in the US.

Wallabies won the last encounter but Wallabies are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Wallabies in position 6 and Fiji in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wallabies vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Wallabies vs Fiji will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.