Samoa

19 - 33

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Samoa

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 Samuela Tawake getting some game time.

73'

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

73'

Fiji make a substitution with Josua Tuisova coming on.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Caleb Muntz coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Kitione Kamikamica coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Vilive Miramira coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Zuriel Togiatama coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

67'

Samoa make a substitution with D'Angelo Leuila coming on.

65'

Samoa make a substitution with Tumua Manu coming off.

65'

Fiji sub Peni Ravai comes onto the field.

61'

Eroni Mawi departs for Fiji.

61'

Samoa sub Charlie Faumuina comes onto the field.

61'

Paul Alo-Emile departs for Samoa.

61'

Conversion

The Samoa supporters go wild as Christian Leali'ifano successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Samoa are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Fritz Lee touching down.

60'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on for Fiji.

57'

Kalaveti Ravouvou leaves the field.

57'

Joseva Tamani comes on for Fiji.

55'

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta leaves the field.

55'

Tietie Tuimauga comes on for Samoa.

55'

Jordan Lay leaves the field.

55'

Melani Matavao comes on for Samoa.

55'

Ere Enari leaves the field.

55'

Ed Fidow comes on.

54'

Danny Toala comes off.

54'

Brian Alainu'uese comes on.

54'

Steven Luatua comes off.

54'

Penalty Goal

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

54'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Genesis Mamea Lemalu getting some game time.

46'

Samoa decide to make a substitution, with Jack Lam being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Christian Leali'ifano adds the two points for Samoa.

46'

Try

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

45'

Tumua Manu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Danny Toala is finished off with a try.

45'

Fiji make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Simione Kuruvoli coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.

40'

Samoa sub Sama Malolo comes onto the field.

37'

Ray Niuia departs for Samoa.

37'

Conversion

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

32'

Try

Silky skills by Fiji ends with a try for Selestino Ravutaumada.

30'

Spellbinding play by Ilaisa Droasese is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Kalaveti Ravouvou breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

24'

Christian Leali'ifano curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Samoa is finished off by Christian Leali'ifano

20'

That's a great try assist by Danny Toala.

20'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Tevita Ikanivere places the ball down for the try.

16'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Iosefo Masi

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Iosefo Masi took full advantage.

11'

Semi Radradra played a key part in that try.

11'

Caleb Muntz has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

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

The defensive line has been broken as Viliame Mata goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Selestino Ravutaumada goes through the gap.

Christian Leali'ifano steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Samoa v Fiji 
  
 Fri 28th July 2023, 07:00pm PDT 
  
 Apia Park

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

95%

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Leali'ifano

19 - 33

61'

Lee

17 - 33

60'

Muntz

54'

12 - 33

Leali'ifano

12 - 30

46'

Manu

10 - 30

45'

Half Time

Muntz

40'

5 - 30

Muntz

32'

5 - 27

Ravutaumada

30'

5 - 25

Muntz

24'

5 - 20

Leali'ifano

5 - 17

20'

Ikanivere

16'

0 - 17

Muntz

12'

0 - 12

Masi

11'

0 - 10

Ikanivere

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Samoa

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Samoa

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

43%

3-6 secs

25%

44%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Samoa vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Samoa face off against Fiji in Internationals on Fri 28th July 2023 at Apia Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 03:00. In South Africa it’s at 04:00 SAST, 14:00 NZST in New Zealand, 12:00 AEST in Australia and 19:00 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, Fiji sits at 8 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Samoa holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 11 places in the rankings with Samoa in position 19 and Fiji in position 8 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Samoa vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Samoa 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.