France

34 - 17

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs France

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Temo Mayanavanua getting some game time.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Levani Botia being replaced.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli getting some game time.

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Jiuta Wainiqolo being replaced.

71'

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet has kicked a penalty goal.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Sekou Macalou took full advantage.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Kalaveti Ravouvou coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Sireli Maqala coming off.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Jone Koroiduadua coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Eroni Mawi coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Yoram Moefana goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Serin goes through the gap.

61'

France sub Bastien Chalureau comes onto the field.

61'

Paul Willemse departs for France.

61'

France sub Thibaud Flament comes onto the field.

61'

Florian Verhaeghe departs for France.

61'

France sub Matthieu Jalibert comes onto the field.

61'

Antoine Hastoy departs for France.

61'

France sub Baptiste Serin comes onto the field.

61'

Maxime Lucu departs for France.

61'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Melvyn Jaminet kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Sekou Macalou allows them to score the try.

58'

What a run here by Sekou Macalou as they get over the gainline!

58'

Pierre Bourgarit comes on.

54'

Francois Cros comes off.

54'

Sam Matavesi comes on.

51'

Tevita Ikanivere comes off.

51'

Sekou Macalou comes on.

51'

Gregory Alldritt comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Caleb Muntz kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

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

49'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

49'

France make a substitution with Thomas Laclayat coming on.

43'

France make a substitution with Uini Atonio coming off.

43'

France make a substitution with Jean-Baptiste Gros coming on.

43'

France make a substitution with Reda Wardi coming off.

43'

Fiji make a substitution with Luke Tagi coming on.

41'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming off.

41'

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet kicks the penalty.

41'

Fiji make a substitution with Ilaisa Droasese coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Iosefo Masi coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The right post denies Melvyn Jaminet from adding the extras.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for France as Uini Atonio goes over.

38'

That's a great try assist by Maxime Lucu.

38'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tevita Ikanivere scores from close range.

31'

Spellbinding play by Mesake Doge is finished off with a try.

31'

Trouble here as Caleb Muntz breaches the defence.

31'

Albert Tuisue comes on.

29'

Meli Derenalagi comes off.

29'

Conversion

Melvyn Jaminet makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by France ends with a try for Peato Mauvaka.

28'

Trouble here as Peato Mauvaka breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Dylan Cretin is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Louis Bielle-Biarrey breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peato Mauvaka bursts through to advance the France attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v Fiji 
  
 Sat 19th August 2023, 12:05pm PDT 
  
 Stade de la Beaujoire

Points Flow Chart

France win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

Possession Last 10 min

89%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jaminet

34 - 17

70'

Jaminet

31 - 17

59'

Macalou

29 - 17

58'

Muntz

51'

24 - 17

Radradra

49'

24 - 15

Jaminet

24 - 10

41'

Half Time

Atonio

21 - 10

38'

Muntz

32'

16 - 10

Ikanivere

31'

16 - 8

Jaminet

16 - 3

29'

Mauvaka

14 - 3

28'

Muntz

18'

9 - 3

Jaminet

9 - 0

Jaminet

6 - 0

Jaminet

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

France

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

France

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

49%

48%

3-6 secs

27%

31%

6+ secs

18%

16%

Rucks Won

114

France vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 19th August 2023 at Stade de la Beaujoire. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05. In South Africa it’s at 21:05 SAST, 07:05 NZST in New Zealand, 05:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with France in position 5 and Fiji in position 8, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for France 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.