Australia Women

22 - 5

Full Time

Fiji Women

Australia Women vs Fiji Women

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

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adita Milinia bursts through to advance the Fiji Women attack.

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alana Elisaia bursts through to advance the Australia Women attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Merewai Cumu bursts through to advance the Fiji Women attack.

76'

Jade Coates comes on.

75'

Mereoni Nakesa comes off.

75'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Wainikiti Vosadrau getting some game time.

72'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Kolora Lomani being replaced.

72'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Carys Dallinger as it drops short of the posts.

71'

Try

A series of passes by Australia Women results in a try for Ivania Wong

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Ivania Wong took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Ashley Marsters.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jasmin Huriwai took full advantage.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Vani Va'aga Arei took full advantage.

69'

Fiji Women make a substitution with Asinate Serevi coming on.

67'

Fiji Women make a substitution with Doreen Narokete coming off.

67'

Fiji Women make a substitution with Ana Korovata coming on.

67'

Fiji Women make a substitution with Iris Verebalavu coming off.

67'

Australia Women make a substitution with Jasmin Huriwai coming on.

67'

Australia Women make a substitution with Layne Morgan coming off.

67'

Australia Women sub Tabua Tuinakauvadra comes onto the field.

64'

Grace Hamilton departs for Australia Women.

64'

Australia Women sub Bridie O'Gorman comes onto the field.

64'

Eva Karpani departs for Australia Women.

64'

Australia Women sub Alana Elisaia comes onto the field.

64'

Maya Stewart departs for Australia Women.

64'

Fiji Women sub Merewai Cumu comes onto the field.

62'

Jennifer Ravutia departs for Fiji Women.

62'

Australia Women sub Siokapesi Palu comes onto the field.

62'

Cecilia Smith departs for Australia Women.

62'

Luisa Tisolo curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

61'

Try

Fiji Women are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Bitila Tawake touching down.

60'

Spellbinding play by Setaita Railumu is finished off with a try.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Adita Milinia goes through the gap.

58'

Tania Naden comes on.

54'

Adiana Talakai comes off.

54'

Sera Naiqama comes on.

54'

Annabelle Codey comes off.

54'

Emily Robinson comes on.

54'

Bree-Anna Cheatham comes off.

54'

Adita Milinia comes on.

51'

Merewai Cumu comes off.

51'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Keleni Marawa getting some game time.

47'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Litia Marama being replaced.

47'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Bitila Tawake getting some game time.

46'

Fiji Women decide to make a substitution, with Siteri Rasolea being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Carys Dallinger adds the two points for Australia Women.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Australia Women leads to a try for Maya Stewart.

44'

Maya Stewart makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Ashley Marsters is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fiji Women sub Setaita Railumu comes onto the field.

39'

Evivi Senikarivi departs for Fiji Women.

39'

Fabulous play by Fiji Women has led to Luisa Tisolo being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Mereoni Nakesa breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Evivi Senikarivi breaches the defence.

32'

Trouble here as Ivania Wong breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Litia Marama breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shannon Parry bursts through to advance the Australia Women attack.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faitala Moleka bursts through to advance the Australia Women attack.

23'

Carys Dallinger curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia Women is finished off by Maya Stewart

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maya Stewart bursts through to advance the Australia Women attack.

19'

Ashley Marsters sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adiana Talakai bursts through to advance the Australia Women attack.

18'

The defensive line has been broken as Evivi Senikarivi goes through the gap.

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Cecilia Smith as it drops short of the posts.

Try

Australia Women are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cecilia Smith touching down.

That's a great try assist by Layne Morgan.

The defensive line has been broken as Ashley Marsters goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Cecilia Smith goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Australia Women v Fiji Women 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 20th May 2023, 02:00am CDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Australia Women win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wong

22 - 5

70'

Tawake

60'

17 - 5

Dallinger

17 - 0

46'

Stewart

15 - 0

44'

Half Time

Stewart

10 - 0

19'

Smith

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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Wallaroos vs Fiji Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wallaroos face off against Fiji Women in Women's Internationals Round 1 on Sat 20th May 2023 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 08:00. In South Africa it’s at 09:00 SAST, 19:00 NZST in New Zealand, 17:00 AEST in Australia and 00:00 EST in the US.

Wallaroos won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Wallaroos sits at 7 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Fiji Women holds 13.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with Wallaroos in position 7 and Fiji Women in position 13 as such Wallaroos are favourites on paper.

Wallaroos vs Fiji Women Squads

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