Spain

19 - 33

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Spain

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alberto Carmona bursts through to advance the Spain attack.

76'

Ike Irusta comes on.

75'

Martiniano Cian comes off.

75'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Inia Tabuavou getting some game time.

73'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Waisea Nayacalevu being replaced.

73'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Jacobo Ruiz getting some game time.

70'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Santamaria being replaced.

70'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Jone Koroiduadua getting some game time.

70'

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

70'

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

70'

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

70'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Setareki Turagacoke scores the try from close range.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Waisea Nayacalevu took full advantage.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Simione Kuruvoli coming off.

66'

Spain make a substitution with Pablo Guirao coming on.

65'

Spain make a substitution with Imanol Urraza coming off.

65'

Fiji sub Setareki Turagacoke comes onto the field.

64'

Ratu Rotuisolia departs for Fiji.

64'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Waisea Nayacalevu

63'

Spellbinding play by Jiuta Wainiqolo is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

63'

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

62'

Fiji sub Elia Canakaivata comes onto the field.

61'

Saimoni Uluinakauvadra departs for Fiji.

61'

Spain sub Bernardo Vazquez comes onto the field.

61'

Thierry Futeu departs for Spain.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as John Wessel Bell goes through the gap.

60'

Spain sub Gonzalo Vinuesa comes onto the field.

60'

Inaki Mateu departs for Spain.

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

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

58'

Santiago Ovejero comes on for Spain.

58'

Alvaro Garcia leaves the field.

58'

Haereiti Hetet comes on for Fiji.

55'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

55'

Vilimoni Botitu comes on for Fiji.

55'

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula leaves the field.

55'

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

54'

Try

Sireli Maqala scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

53'

What a run here by Sireli Maqala as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Simione Kuruvoli.

53'

Raphael Nieto comes on.

53'

Vicente Boronat comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

51'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Alberto Carmona getting some game time.

48'

Spain decide to make a substitution, with Gauthier Minguillon being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

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

44'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Caleb Muntz being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Trouble here as Jiuta Wainiqolo breaches the defence.

30'

Yellow Card

Ekain Imaz (Spain) is shown a yellow card

28'

Yellow Card

John Wessel Bell (Spain) is shown a yellow card

26'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Spain.

21'

Yellow Card

Simione Kuruvoli (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gauthier Minguillon bursts through to advance the Spain attack.

16'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

13'

Try

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

12'

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

11'

Penalty Goal

Gonzalo Lopez Bontempo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Simione Kuruvoli goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Spain v Fiji 
  
 Sat 16th November 2024, 06:00am PST 
  
 Estadio Jose Zorrilla 
  
 Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +14

Time in lead

Mins in lead

50%

% Of Game In Lead

33%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Muntz

70'

19 - 33

Turagacoke

69'

19 - 31

Muntz

64'

19 - 26

Nayacalevu

63'

19 - 24

Muntz

59'

19 - 19

Matavesi

58'

19 - 17

Maqala

53'

19 - 12

Lopez Bontempo

19 - 7

51'

Lopez Bontempo

16 - 7

47'

Lopez Bontempo

13 - 7

42'

Half Time

Imaz

10 - 7

28'

Bell

10 - 7

26'

Penalty Try

10 - 7

21'

Kuruvoli

21'

3 - 7

Muntz

13'

3 - 7

Loganimasi

12'

3 - 5

Lopez Bontempo

3 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Spain

Fiji

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Defence Profile

Spain

Fiji

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

42%

57%

3-6 secs

35%

36%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

Spain vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Spain face off against Fiji in Internationals on Sat 16th November 2024 at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 14:00 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 16:00 SAST on , 03:00 NZST on in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST on in Australia and 06:00 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 9 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Spain holds 17.

The two sides are separated by 8 places in the rankings with Spain in position 17 and Fiji in position 9 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.