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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.

8'
Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Waisea Nayacalevu

6'

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

6'

That's a great try assist by Caleb Muntz.

6'

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

4'
Yellow Card

Tanginoa Halaifonua (Tonga) is shown a yellow card

4'

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

1'

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

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Match Details

Fiji v Tonga

Internationals - Round 1
Fri 21st July 2023, 11:00pm
Churchill Park

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +16
Fiji
Tonga
Fiji
Time in lead
Tonga
78
Mins in lead
0
94%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
92%
Possession Last 10 min
8%
7
Points Last 10 min
0

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
6'
Penalty Try
7 - 0
4'
Halaifonua
4'
0 - 0
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
2.4
15
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.7
10
Entries

Other Fixtures

39 - 0
FT
22 - 38
FT
27 - 32
FT
38 - 34
FT
12 - 15
FT
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Tomorrow
10:05
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10:05
Tomorrow
11:00
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13:05
Tomorrow
15:00
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10:00
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10:00

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