Georgia

12 - 21

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Georgia

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Demur Tapladze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Akaki Tabutsadze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

77'

Zuriel Togiatama comes on.

76'

Tevita Ikanivere comes off.

76'

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

74'

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

74'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Sandro Todua getting some game time.

72'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Tedo Abzhandadze being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Elia Canakaivata getting some game time.

72'

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

72'

Georgia make a substitution with Luka Petriashvili coming on.

69'

Georgia make a substitution with Vano Karkadze coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Albert Tuisue (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

68'

Georgia make a substitution with Lado Chachanidze coming on.

66'

Georgia make a substitution with Giorgi Javakhia coming off.

66'

Georgia make a substitution with Tornike Jalagonia coming on.

66'

Georgia make a substitution with Luka Ivanishvili coming off.

66'

Penalty Goal

The Georgia supporters go wild as Luka Matkava successfully kicks the penalty goal.

66'

Fiji sub Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula comes onto the field.

64'

Inia Tabuavou departs for Fiji.

64'

Vilimoni Botitu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

63'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Peniasi Dakuwaqa

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Peniasi Dakuwaqa goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Vilimoni Botitu is finished off with a try.

62'

Fiji sub Meli Derenalagi comes onto the field.

60'

Lekima Tagitagivalu departs for Fiji.

60'

Fiji sub Albert Tuisue comes onto the field.

60'

Viliame Mata departs for Fiji.

60'

Aleksandre Kuntelia comes on for Georgia.

56'

Irakli Aptsiauri leaves the field.

56'

Giorgi Mamaiashvili comes on for Georgia.

56'

Giorgi Akhaladze leaves the field.

56'

Gela Aprasidze comes on.

51'

Vasil Lobzhanidze comes off.

51'

Georgia have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Luka Matkava, but they pull it to the left.

50'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Haereiti Hetet getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Eroni Mawi being replaced.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Peni Ravai getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge being replaced.

49'

Penalty Goal

Vilimoni Botitu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Yellow Card

Luka Ivanishvili (Georgia) is shown a yellow card

40'

Georgia decided to go for goal with Tedo Abzhandadze taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Beka Saginadze comes on for Georgia.

34'

Ilia Spanderashvili leaves the field.

34'

Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Vilimoni Botitu successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Trouble here as Tevita Ikanivere breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Luka Matkava kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Vilimoni Botitu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

20'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Peniasi Dakuwaqa

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peniasi Dakuwaqa bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

18'

Kitione Salawa sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kitione Salawa bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

18'

Davit Niniashvili takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

17'

Penalty Goal

Luka Matkava does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

15'

Vilimoni Botitu has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

11'

Try

Tevita Ikanivere scores the try from close range.

Penalty Goal

Luka Matkava has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Craig Evans blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Georgia v Fiji 
  
 Fri 5th July 2024, 11:00am CDT 
  
 Adjarabet Arena 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

12%

% Of Game In Lead

86%

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuisue

68'

12 - 21

Matkava

12 - 21

66'

Dakuwaqa

62'

9 - 21

Botitu

49'

9 - 16

Half Time

Ivanishvili

9 - 13

40'

Botitu

34'

9 - 13

Matkava

9 - 10

28'

Dakuwaqa

19'

6 - 10

Matkava

6 - 5

15'

Ikanivere

3 - 5

Matkava

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Georgia

54%

Draw

Fiji

45%

Ruck-Won by Akaki Tabutsadze

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Georgia

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Georgia

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

41%

3-6 secs

23%

41%

6+ secs

29%

18%

Rucks Won

Georgia vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Georgia face off against Fiji in Internationals on Fri 5th July 2024 at Adjarabet Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:00. In South Africa it’s at 18:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 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.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 8 and Georgia in position 13, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Georgia vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Georgia 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.