Fiji

36 - 20

Full Time

Tonga

Fiji vs Tonga

Events

Commentary

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

81'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

80'

Try

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

79'

Peni Matawalu comes on.

77'

Frank Lomani comes off.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josua Tuisova bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

75'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Steve Mafi getting some game time.

72'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Sam Lousi being replaced.

72'

Fiji make a substitution with Ben Volavola coming on.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Sireli Maqala coming off.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Manu Paea coming on.

68'

Tonga make a substitution with Sonatane Takulua coming off.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta coming on.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Levani Botia coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

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

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Caleb Muntz goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Frank Lomani goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Josua Tuisova goes through the gap.

62'

Fiji sub Eroni Mawi comes onto the field.

60'

Peni Ravai departs for Fiji.

60'

Fiji sub Tevita Ikanivere comes onto the field.

60'

Sam Matavesi departs for Fiji.

60'

Patrick Pellegrini comes on for Tonga.

57'

Solomone Kata leaves the field.

57'

Sione Vailanu comes on for Tonga.

57'

Vaea Fifita leaves the field.

57'

Semi Radradra comes on for Fiji.

56'

Jiuta Wainiqolo leaves the field.

56'

Tau Koloamatangi comes on.

52'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

52'

Samiuela Moli comes on.

52'

Siua Maile comes off.

52'

Feao Fotuaika comes on.

52'

Siegfried Fisi'ihoi comes off.

52'

Luke Tagi comes on.

52'

Mesake Doge comes off.

52'

Viliame Mata comes on.

50'

Temo Mayanavanua comes off.

50'

Otumaka Mausia has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Tonga leads to a try for Kyren Taumoefolau.

47'

Kyren Taumoefolau makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Charles Piutau is finished off with a try.

47'

Tonga make a substitution with Kyren Taumoefolau coming on.

44'

Tonga make a substitution with Fine Inisi coming off.

44'

Temo Mayanavanua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Fiji.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Fiji is finished off by Josua Tuisova, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Josua Tuisova being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Levani Botia played a key part in that try.

40'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Otumaka Mausia kicks the penalty goal.

25'

Conversion

Otumaka Mausia makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Tonga are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Leva Fifita picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Solomone Kata bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

17'

Otumaka Mausia curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Siua Maile places the ball down for the try.

15'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Sam Matavesi places the ball down for the try.

10'

Caleb Muntz hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Waisea Nayacalevu

The defensive line has been broken as Waisea Nayacalevu goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Caleb Muntz.

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

Yellow Card

Tanginoa Halaifonua (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

The defensive line has been broken as Waisea Nayacalevu goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Siegfried Fisi'ihoi goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v Tonga 
  
 Fri 21st July 2023, 08:00pm PDT 
  
 Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +16

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Muntz

36 - 20

80'

Matawalu

34 - 20

79'

Muntz

29 - 20

68'

Taumoefolau

47'

26 - 20

Half Time

Muntz

26 - 15

42'

Tuisova

24 - 15

40'

Mausia

25'

19 - 15

Mausia

20'

19 - 12

Fifita

19'

19 - 10

Maile

15'

19 - 5

Muntz

19 - 0

12'

Matavesi

17 - 0

10'

Nayacalevu

12 - 0

Penalty Try

7 - 0

Halaifonua

0 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

Tonga

More Less

Defence Profile

Fiji

Tonga

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

48%

3-6 secs

23%

27%

6+ secs

13%

14%

Rucks Won

Fiji vs Tonga Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against Tonga in Internationals on Fri 21st July 2023 at Churchill Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:00. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST, 15:00 NZST in New Zealand, 13:00 AEST in Australia and 20:00 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 Tonga holds 19.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 and Tonga in position 19 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Fiji vs Tonga Squads

The official squads for Fiji vs Tonga will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.