Barbarians

45 - 32

Full Time

Fiji

Barbarians vs Fiji

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Chay Fihaki bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

78'

Conversion

Shota Horie has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Barbarians are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Zach Mercer picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Zach Mercer bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Liam Mitchell is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fergus Burke bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Liam Mitchell took full advantage.

74'

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

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Emosi Tuqiri being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Barbarians results in a try for Lachlan Boshier

71'

That's a great try assist by Chay Fihaki.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Isoa Nasilasila getting some game time.

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Ratu Rotuisolia being replaced.

71'

Barbarians make a substitution with Liam Mitchell coming on.

68'

Barbarians make a substitution with Sam Whitelock coming off.

68'

Barbarians make a substitution with Ben Youngs coming on.

68'

Barbarians make a substitution with Danny Care coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Virimi Vakatawa took full advantage.

68'

Barbarians make a substitution with Shota Horie coming on.

66'

Barbarians make a substitution with Harry Thacker coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Kemu Valetini successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Vilimoni Botitu goes through the gap.

63'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Kemu Valetini successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Kemu Valetini

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Kemu Valetini goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Meli Derenalagi is finished off with a try.

61'

Fiji sub Moses Sorovi comes onto the field.

60'

Peni Matawalu departs for Fiji.

60'

Cameron Woki comes on for Barbarians.

58'

Jack Cornelsen leaves the field.

58'

Jonathan Joseph comes on for Barbarians.

58'

Jonny May leaves the field.

58'

Fabian Holland comes on for Barbarians.

58'

David Ribbans leaves the field.

58'

Kitione Salawa comes on for Fiji.

58'

Motikiai Murray leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

Danny Care (Barbarians) is shown a yellow card

58'

What a run here by Taniela Rakuro as they get over the gainline!

57'

Kemu Valetini has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

56'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Epeli Momo.

54'

That's a great try assist by Meli Derenalagi.

54'

What a run here by Meli Derenalagi as they get over the gainline!

54'

Kieran Brookes comes on.

53'

Kyle Sinckler comes off.

53'

Craig Millar comes on.

53'

Scott Sio comes off.

53'

What a run here by Chay Fihaki as they get over the gainline!

53'

Meli Tuni comes on.

52'

Samu Tawake comes off.

52'

Emosi Tuqiri comes on.

51'

Livai Natave comes off.

51'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on.

50'

Zuriel Togiatama comes off.

50'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Chay Fihaki kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Barbarians leads to a try for Jonny May.

49'

Chay Fihaki sets up the try.

48'

Chay Fihaki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Scott Sio makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki adds the two points for Barbarians.

46'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Leicester Fainga'anuku from scoring that try!

45'

Leicester Fainga'anuku makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Danny Care is finished off with a try.

45'

Gael Fickou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Elia Canakaivata makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fiji make a substitution with Kemu Valetini coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Waqa Nalaga coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

40'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Motikiai Murray being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Conversion

Chay Fihaki does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Barbarians as Leicester Fainga'anuku goes over.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to Gael Fickou being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Fabulous play by Barbarians has led to David Ribbans being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Chay Fihaki will have to re-adjust the radar.

32'

Try

Silky skills by Barbarians ends with a try for Jonny May.

31'

Trouble here as Jonny May breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Chay Fihaki is finished off with a try.

31'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Fiji ends with a try for Epeli Momo.

26'

Apisalome Vota played a key part in that try.

26'

Trouble here as Apisalome Vota breaches the defence.

26'

Trouble here as Danny Care breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Epeli Momo

22'

That's a great try assist by Meli Derenalagi.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Meli Derenalagi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harry Thacker bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Taniela Rakuro bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Virimi Vakatawa bursts through to advance the Barbarians attack.

18'

Fergus Burke curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

17'

Try

Lachlan Boshier scores the try from close range.

16'

Spellbinding play by Danny Care is finished off with a try.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Fihaki took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Elia Canakaivata took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Barbarians v Fiji 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 22nd June 2024, 09:15am PDT 
  
 Allianz Stadium 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

Barbarians win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

53%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Horie

45 - 32

77'

Mercer

43 - 32

76'

Fihaki

38 - 32

72'

Boshier

36 - 32

71'

Valetini

66'

31 - 32

Valetini

62'

31 - 29

Valetini

61'

31 - 27

Care

31 - 22

58'

Momo

54'

31 - 22

Fihaki

31 - 17

50'

May

29 - 17

49'

Fihaki

24 - 17

46'

Fainga'anuku

22 - 17

45'

Half Time

Muntz

40'

17 - 17

Fihaki

17 - 14

36'

Fainga'anuku

15 - 14

35'

May

10 - 14

31'

Muntz

27'

5 - 14

Momo

26'

5 - 12

Muntz

23'

5 - 7

Momo

22'

5 - 5

Boshier

5 - 0

16'

Start

Win Probability

Barbarians

56%

Draw

Fiji

43%

Start of Possession Passages by Ben Youngs

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Barbarians

Fiji

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Defence Profile

Barbarians

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

54%

3-6 secs

30%

37%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

52'

58'

65'

75'

Barbarians

Fiji

Barbarians vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Barbarians face off against Fiji in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 22nd June 2024 at Allianz Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:15. In South Africa it’s at 18:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 09:15 EST in the US.

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

Barbarians vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Barbarians 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.