Spain

13 - 43

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Spain

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Fiji go for goal with Ben Volavola taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Andres Alvarado getting some game time.

74'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Alberto Blanco being replaced.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Josua Tuisova

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Josua Tuisova took full advantage.

73'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa played a key part in that try.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Henry Spring getting some game time.

71'

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

71'

Spain make a substitution with Jerry Davoibaravi coming on.

68'

Spain make a substitution with Alvar Gimeno coming off.

68'

Spain make a substitution with Carlos Gavidi coming on.

68'

Spain make a substitution with Jerry Davoibaravi coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Eroni Sau coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Aminiasi Tuimaba coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Fiji supporters go wild as Ben Volavola successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The Fiji pack has powered over for Sam Matavesi to score the try.

65'

Spain make a substitution with Alberto Blanco coming on.

65'

Spain make a substitution with Andres Alvarado coming off.

65'

Fiji sub Lee-Roy Atalifo comes onto the field.

61'

Mesake Doge departs for Fiji.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Aminiasi Tuimaba goes through the gap.

59'

Jerry Davoibaravi comes on for Spain.

58'

Carlos Gavidi leaves the field.

58'

Ben Volavola has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Aminiasi Tuimaba.

57'

Ben Volavola played a key part in that try.

57'

Api Ratuniyarawa comes on for Fiji.

56'

Tevita Ratuva leaves the field.

56'

Masivesi Dakuwaqa comes on for Fiji.

55'

Mesu Kunavula leaves the field.

55'

Anibal Bonan comes on for Spain.

55'

Facundo Dominguez leaves the field.

55'

Tomas Munilla comes on for Spain.

55'

Bautista Guemes leaves the field.

55'

Federico Casteglioni comes on.

52'

Jordi Jorba comes off.

52'

Viliame Mata comes on.

50'

Albert Tuisue comes off.

50'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Brice Ferrer getting some game time.

47'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Victor Sanchez Borrego being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Ben Volavola adds the two points for Fiji.

47'

Try

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

46'

Peni Ravai makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Spellbinding play by Nikola Matawalu is finished off with a try.

46'

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

45'

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

45'

Conversion

Ben Volavola adds the two points for Fiji.

43'

Try

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

43'

Waisea Nayacalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

The Spain supporters go wild as Bautista Guemes successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Pablo Miejimolle comes on for Spain.

33'

Santiago Ovejero leaves the field.

33'

Thierry Futeu comes on for Spain.

31'

Fernando Lopez leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Ben Volavola makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Fiji ends with a try for Setariki Tuicuvu.

25'

Josua Tuisova played a key part in that try.

25'

Trouble here as Josua Tuisova breaches the defence.

25'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Andres Alvarado getting some game time.

24'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Alberto Blanco being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aminiasi Tuimaba bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aminiasi Tuimaba bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Vilimoni Botitu took full advantage.

14'

Ben Volavola has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Mesu Kunavula

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Mesu Kunavula took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Josua Tuisova is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Ben Volavola took full advantage.

11'

Fiji sub Josua Tuisova comes onto the field.

10'

Jiuta Wainiqolo departs for Fiji.

10'

Penalty Goal

Bautista Guemes kicks the penalty.

Bautista Guemes can consider themself unlucky as they see the ball hit the left upright and bounce away.

The defensive line has been broken as Manu Mora goes through the gap.

Conversion

Bautista Guemes has kicked a conversion.

Try

Spain are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Manu Mora touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Jordi Jorba goes through the gap.

Match Details

  
 Spain v Fiji 
  
 Sat 6th November 2021, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Estadio Nacional Complutense

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +30

Time in lead

Mins in lead

41%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

40%

Possession Last 10 min

60%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Tuisova

74'

13 - 43

Volavola

66'

13 - 38

Matavesi

65'

13 - 36

Tuimaba

57'

13 - 31

Volavola

47'

13 - 26

Ravai

46'

13 - 24

Volavola

43'

13 - 19

Nayacalevu

43'

13 - 17

Half Time

Guemes

13 - 12

34'

Volavola

26'

10 - 12

Tuicuvu

25'

10 - 10

Kunavula

12'

10 - 5

Guemes

10 - 0

Guemes

7 - 0

Mora

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

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Spain vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Spain face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 6th November 2021 at Estadio Nacional Complutense. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 04:00 NZST in New Zealand, 02:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 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 Spain holds 15.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Spain in position 15 and Fiji in position 8 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Spain vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Spain 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.