France Barbarians

14 - 46

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs France Barbarians

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

83'

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

83'

Try

Vinaya Habosi gathers the kick to score the try for Fiji.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vinaya Habosi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

82'

Ben Volavola sets up the try.

82'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mathieu Smaili bursts through to advance the France Barbarians attack.

81'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Mesulame Dolokoto getting some game time.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Kitione Kamikamica being replaced.

73'

Fiji make a substitution with Adrea Cocagi coming on.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Kalaveti Ravouvou coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Pierre Popelin (France Barbarians) is shown a yellow card

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Sam Matavesi coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Ben Volavola successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Sireli Maqala

65'

Vinaya Habosi sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Volavola goes through the gap.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Johnny Dyer coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming off.

65'

Ben Volavola curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

65'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo

63'

Spellbinding play by Api Ratuniyarawa is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Isoa Nasilasila goes through the gap.

63'

France Barbarians sub Mathieu Smaili comes onto the field.

62'

Arthur Bonneval departs for France Barbarians.

62'

Fiji sub Luke Tagi comes onto the field.

61'

Manasa Saulo departs for Fiji.

61'

Fiji sub Livai Natave comes onto the field.

61'

Eroni Mawi departs for Fiji.

61'

Peni Matawalu comes on for Fiji.

55'

Simione Kuruvoli leaves the field.

55'

Jonathan Pelissie comes on for France Barbarians.

55'

Maxime Machenaud leaves the field.

55'

Penalty Goal

Ben Volavola does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

France Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Le Corvec getting some game time.

47'

France Barbarians decide to make a substitution, with Killian Tixeront being replaced.

47'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Sireli Maqala getting some game time.

45'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Waisea Nayacalevu being replaced.

45'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Arthur Joly coming on.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Aurelien Azar coming off.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Jimi Maximin coming on.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Kevin Kornath coming off.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Daniel Brennan coming on.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Janick Tarrit coming off.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Lucas Velarte coming on.

44'

France Barbarians make a substitution with Daniel Bibi Biziwu coming off.

44'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud adds the two points for France Barbarians.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sacha Zegueur dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Waisea Nayacalevu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

France Barbarians sub Pierre Popelin comes onto the field.

40'

Leo Barre departs for France Barbarians.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Ben Volavola adds the two points for Fiji.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Api Ratuniyarawa dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Isoa Nasilasila played a key part in that try.

42'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Vinaya Habosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Conversion

Ben Volavola does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Vinaya Habosi as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Vinaya Habosi being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Simione Kuruvoli sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Louis Bielle-Biarrey breaches the defence.

27'

Ben Volavola curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

22'

Try

Jiuta Wainiqolo goes on their own for a try.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jiuta Wainiqolo bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Setariki Tuicuvu.

21'

Conversion

Maxime Machenaud makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

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

19'

Conversion

Ben Volavola converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Waisea Nayacalevu

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Waisea Nayacalevu took full advantage.

10'

Kitione Kamikamica played a key part in that try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Noa Nakaitaci goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France Barbarians v Fiji 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 19th November 2022, 08:00am CST 
  
 Stade Pierre Mauroy

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +32

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

86%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Habosi

82'

14 - 46

Popelin

14 - 41

69'

Volavola

67'

14 - 41

Maqala

65'

14 - 39

Wainiqolo

63'

14 - 34

Volavola

50'

14 - 29

Machenaud

14 - 26

44'

Zegueur

12 - 26

43'

Half Time

Volavola

43'

7 - 26

Ratuniyarawa

42'

7 - 24

Volavola

35'

7 - 19

Habosi

34'

7 - 17

Wainiqolo

21'

7 - 12

Machenaud

7 - 7

20'

Roumat

5 - 7

19'

Volavola

11'

0 - 7

Nayacalevu

10'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

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France Barbarians vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France Barbarians face off against Fiji in Rugby Union Hybrid Friendlies Round 1 on Sat 19th November 2022 at Stade Pierre Mauroy. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 09:00 EST in the US.

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

France Barbarians vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for France 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.