Japan

12 - 35

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Japan

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Teti Tela converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Fiji is finished off by Frank Lomani

80'

Joseva Tamani sets up the try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joseva Tamani bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

80'

Eroni Mawi comes on.

78'

Peni Ravai comes off.

78'

Japan go for goal with Seungsin Lee taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Japan is finished off by Semisi Masirewa

76'

Spellbinding play by Ryoto Nakamura is finished off with a try.

76'

Yellow Card

Sireli Maqala (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

73'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Jone Naikabula leads to a try for Japan

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Jone Naikabula took full advantage.

70'

That's a great try assist by Yutaka Nagare.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Tomoki Osada took full advantage.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Peni Ravai goes through the gap.

62'

Japan sub Ryoto Nakamura comes onto the field.

61'

Dylan Riley departs for Japan.

61'

Ilaisa Droasese comes on for Fiji.

59'

Ben Volavola leaves the field.

59'

Ben Gunter comes on for Japan.

58'

Kazuki Himeno leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ben Volavola kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Frank Lomani.

57'

Meli Derenalagi played a key part in that try.

57'

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

57'

Seungsin Lee comes on for Japan.

55'

Rikiya Matsuda leaves the field.

55'

Joseva Tamani comes on.

52'

Kitione Kamikamica comes off.

52'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Mesake Doge getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Luke Tagi being replaced.

49'

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

49'

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

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Sam Matavesi being replaced.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani getting some game time.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

49'

Ben Volavola steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

45'

Japan make a substitution with Craig Millar coming on.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Keita Inagaki coming off.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Jiwon Gu coming on.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Asaeli Ai Valu coming off.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Shota Horie coming on.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Atsushi Sakate coming off.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Yutaka Nagare coming on.

40'

Japan make a substitution with Naoto Saito coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fiji as Simione Kuruvoli goes over.

37'

Trouble here as Waisea Nayacalevu breaches the defence.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Simione Kuruvoli bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

23'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kanji Shimokawa getting some game time.

22'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Amato Fakatava being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Ben Volavola converts the try.

17'

Try

Fiji are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Eroni Mawi picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Jiuta Wainiqolo took full advantage.

13'

Teti Tela comes on for Fiji.

Vilimoni Botitu leaves the field.

Red Card

Pieter Labuschagne (Japan) is shown the red card

Conversion

Ben Volavola has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Waisea Nayacalevu

Meli Derenalagi sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Meli Derenalagi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Japan v Fiji 
  
 Sat 5th August 2023, 03:15am PDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +23

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

98%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tela

81'

12 - 35

Lomani

80'

12 - 33

Masirewa

12 - 28

76'

Maqala

73'

7 - 28

Lee

7 - 28

71'

Naikabula

5 - 28

70'

Volavola

58'

0 - 28

Lomani

57'

0 - 26

Half Time

Volavola

38'

0 - 21

Kuruvoli

37'

0 - 19

Volavola

17'

0 - 14

Mawi

16'

0 - 12

Labuschagne

0 - 7

Volavola

0 - 7

Nayacalevu

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Japan

Fiji

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Defence Profile

Japan

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

67%

3-6 secs

23%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Japan vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Japan face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 5th August 2023 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:15. In South Africa it’s at 12:15 SAST, 22:15 NZST in New Zealand, 20:15 AEST in Australia and 03:15 EST in the US.

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

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 places in the rankings with Japan in position 9 and Fiji in position 10, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Japan vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Japan 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.