Fiji

38 - 25

Full Time

Japan

Fiji vs Japan

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Penalty Goal

Nemani Nadolo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

80'

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

80'

Serupepeli Vularika comes on.

78'

Nikola Matawalu comes off.

78'

What a run here by Kotaro Matsushima as he gets over the gainline!.

78'

Yu Tamura sets up the try.

78'

Conversion

The Japan supporters go wild as Yu Tamura successfully kicks the conversion.

77'

Try

Japan are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kotaro Matsushima touching down.

77'

Joeli Veitayaki comes on.

75'

Peni Ravai comes off.

75'

Keisuke Uchida comes on.

75'

Fumiaki Tanaka comes off.

75'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Waisea Nayacalevu getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Karne Hesketh makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

73'

Fiji have won 60 rucks so far this game.

66'

Japan have won 60 rucks so far this game.

64'

Japan make a substitution with Takeshi Hino coming on.

64'

Japan make a substitution with Shota Horie coming off.

64'

Fiji sub Leroy Atalifo comes onto the field.

64'

Yu Tamura has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

64'

Manasa Saulo departs for Fiji.

64'

Yu Tamura sets up the try.

63'

Fabulous play by Japan has led to Malgene Ilaua being able to wriggle through a gap.

63'

Try

Silky skills by Japan ends with a try for Malgene Ilaua.

63'

Levani Botia has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

63'

Naulia Dawai comes on for Fiji.

60'

Dominiko Waqaniburotu leaves the field.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Yu Tamura kicks the conversion.

57'

Spellbinding play by Yu Tamura is finished off with a try.

57'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan is finished off by Kotaro Matsushima.

57'

Talemaitoga Tuapati comes on.

56'

Sunia Koto comes off.

56'

Api Ratuniyarawa comes on.

54'

Nemia Soqeta comes off.

54'

Japan have won 40 rucks so far this game.

54'

Conversion

Nemani Nadolo adds the two points for Fiji.

51'

Amanaki Lotoahea comes on.

51'

Harumichi Tatekawa comes off.

51'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Karne Hesketh getting some game time.

51'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Akihito Yamada being replaced.

51'

Nikola Matawalu played a key part in that try.

50'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Nemani Nadolo.

50'

What a tackle there by Yu Tamura as he saves a certain try!.

49'

Shota Horie has made 10 good tackles so far this game.

48'

Japan make a substitution with Kotaro Yatabe coming on.

47'

Japan make a substitution with Kyosuke Kajikawa coming off.

47'

Japan sub Kanta Higashionna comes onto the field.

47'

Satoshi Nakatani departs for Japan.

47'

Conversion

Nemani Nadolo does the business as his conversion attempt goes over.

43'

Try

Levani Botia goes on his own for a try.

42'

Trouble here as Levani Botia breaches the defence.

42'

Fiji have won 40 rucks so far this game.

42'

Heiichiro Ito comes on for Japan.

40'

Kensuke Hatakeyama leaves the field.

40'

The second half is underway.

40'

Shuhei Matsuhashi comes on.

40'

Shunsuke Nunomaki comes off.

40'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Nemani Nadolo as it drops short of the posts.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Nemani Nadolo makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

35'

That's a great try assist by Ben Volavola.

35'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Levani Botia leads to a try for Fiji.

34'

This is dangerous for the defence as Levani Botia bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

34'

Penalty Goal

Yu Tamura kicks the penalty.

32'

Red Card

Peceli Yato (Fiji) is shown the red card.

31'

Oh what a hit by Shunsuke Nunomaki, stopping the ball carrier in his tracks!!!!.

26'

Conversion

Nemani Nadolo converts the try.

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Leone Nakarawa took full advantage.

21'

Levani Botia sets up the try.

21'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Metuisela Talebula.

21'

Penalty Goal

Yu Tamura has kicked a penalty goal.

19'

Japan have won 20 rucks so far this game.

18'

Yellow Card

Peceli Yato (Fiji) is shown a yellow card.

17'

Fiji have won 20 rucks so far this game.

16'

Conversion

Nemani Nadolo has kicked a conversion.

15'

The defensive line has been broken as Albert Vulivuli goes through the gap.

14'

Try

A stunning solo try from Albert Vulivuli.

14'

Nemani Nadolo steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

13'

We are underway as the referee blows his whistle.

Match Details

Fiji v Japan

Sat 26th November 2016, 06:10am PST

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Nadolo

38 - 25

80'

Tamura

77'

35 - 25

Matsushima

77'

35 - 23

Ilaua

63'

35 - 18

Tamura

57'

35 - 13

Matsushima

57'

35 - 11

Nadolo

35 - 6

51'

Nadolo

33 - 6

50'

Nadolo

28 - 6

43'

Botia

26 - 6

42'

Half Time

Nadolo

21 - 6

35'

Botia

19 - 6

34'

Tamura

32'

14 - 6

Yato

14 - 3

31'

Nadolo

14 - 3

22'

Talebula

12 - 3

21'

Tamura

19'

7 - 3

Yato

7 - 0

17'

Nadolo

7 - 0

15'

Vulivuli

5 - 0

14'

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Fiji vs Japan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against Japan in Internationals on Sat 26th November 2016 at . Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:10. In South Africa it’s at 16:10 SAST, 03:10 NZST in New Zealand, 01:10 AEST in Australia and 06:10 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 4 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 8 and Japan in position 12, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Fiji vs Japan Squads

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