Fiji

41 - 17

Full Time

Japan

Fiji vs Japan

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Faulua Makisi bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

80'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

Malo Tuitama goes on their own for a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malo Tuitama bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

77'

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

77'

Elia Canakaivata comes on.

75'

Kitione Salawa comes off.

75'

Conversion

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Ponipate Loganimasi leads to a try for Fiji

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Ponipate Loganimasi took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

73'

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

71'

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

71'

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

71'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Ikanivere being replaced.

71'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Vuate Karawalevu

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

69'

That's a great try assist by Kitione Salawa.

69'

Japan make a substitution with Kenta Matsuoka coming on.

68'

Japan make a substitution with Mamoru Harada coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Meli Tuni coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Samu Tawake coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Caleb Muntz successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

Fiji are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Albert Tuisue touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Kitione Salawa goes through the gap.

64'

Fiji sub Albert Tuisue comes onto the field.

62'

Elia Canakaivata departs for Fiji.

62'

Japan sub Yusuke Kajimura comes onto the field.

60'

Nicholas McCurran departs for Japan.

60'

Japan sub Tiennan Costley comes onto the field.

60'

Kanji Shimokawa departs for Japan.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Ponipate Loganimasi

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ponipate Loganimasi goes through the gap.

58'

Kitione Salawa played a key part in that try.

58'

Haereiti Hetet comes on for Fiji.

56'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

56'

Ponipate Loganimasi comes on for Fiji.

56'

Ilaisa Droasese leaves the field.

56'

Mesake Vocevoce comes on for Fiji.

56'

Temo Mayanavanua leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

55'

Isaiah Mapusua comes on.

53'

Epineri Uluiviti comes off.

53'

Taiki Koyama comes on.

53'

Shinobu Fujiwara comes off.

53'

Junta Hamano comes on.

51'

Harumichi Tatekawa comes off.

51'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Amato Fakatava getting some game time.

47'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Kenta Matsuoka being replaced.

47'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Takato Okabe getting some game time.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shogo Miura being replaced.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Keijiro Tamefusa getting some game time.

45'

Japan decide to make a substitution, with Shuhei Takeuchi being replaced.

45'

Japan make a substitution with Kenta Matsuoka coming on.

43'

Japan make a substitution with Amato Fakatava coming off.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Yellow Card

Mamoru Harada (Japan) is shown a yellow card

36'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Vuate Karawalevu to score the try.

31'

Trouble here as Vuate Karawalevu breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Inia Tabuavou is finished off with a try.

31'

Apisalome Vota comes on for Fiji.

31'

Iosefo Masi leaves the field.

31'

Kitione Salawa comes on for Fiji.

31'

Albert Tuisue leaves the field.

31'

Albert Tuisue comes on.

27'

Kitione Salawa comes off.

27'

Trouble here as Meli Derenalagi breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Malo Tuitama bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

22'

Conversion

Seungsin Lee makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Dylan Riley goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Dylan Riley bursts through to advance the Japan attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Seungsin Lee kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Faulua Makisi goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Riley goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Tomoki Osada goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Nic Berry blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v Japan 
  
 Final 
  
 Sat 21st September 2024, 03:05am PDT 
  
 Hanazono Rugby Stadium 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

33%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lee

77'

41 - 17

Tuitama

77'

41 - 15

Armstrong-Ravula

41 - 10

75'

Loganimasi

39 - 10

74'

Muntz

34 - 10

70'

Karawalevu

32 - 10

69'

Muntz

27 - 10

67'

Tuisue

25 - 10

66'

Muntz

20 - 10

59'

Loganimasi

18 - 10

58'

Muntz

13 - 10

55'

Half Time

Harada

36'

10 - 10

Muntz

10 - 10

32'

Karawalevu

8 - 10

31'

Lee

20'

3 - 10

Riley

19'

3 - 8

Muntz

3 - 3

Lee

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

Japan

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Defence Profile

Fiji

Japan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

73%

3-6 secs

33%

21%

6+ secs

106

Rucks Won

Fiji vs Japan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against Japan in Pacific Nations Cup Final on Sat 21st September 2024 at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:05 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 12:05 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 22:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 20:05 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 03:05 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 3 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 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.