Tonga

19 - 50

Full Time

Fiji

Fiji vs Tonga

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Latu Akauola bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Patrick Pellegrini bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

78'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Iosefo Masi allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Iosefo Masi bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Inia Tabuavou took full advantage.

72'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Meli Derenalagi scores the try from close range.

70'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

68'

Fiji make a substitution with Frank Lomani coming off.

68'

Tonga sub Tyler Pulini comes onto the field.

64'

Fine Inisi departs for Tonga.

64'

Tonga sub Latu Akauola comes onto the field.

64'

Esau Filimoehala departs for Tonga.

64'

Fiji sub Ratu Rotuisolia comes onto the field.

63'

Temo Mayanavanua departs for Fiji.

63'

Tonga sub Siaosi Nai comes onto the field.

63'

Aisea Halo departs for Tonga.

63'

Haereiti Hetet comes on for Fiji.

59'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

59'

Paea Fono'ifua comes on for Tonga.

59'

Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Inia Tabuavou.

57'

What a run here by Inia Tabuavou as they get over the gainline!

57'

Caleb Muntz played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

56'

Peni Ravai comes on.

53'

Samu Tawake comes off.

53'

Kitione Salawa comes on.

53'

Albert Tuisue comes off.

53'

Brandon Televave comes on.

53'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

53'

What a run here by Meli Derenalagi as they get over the gainline!

52'

Salesi Tuifua comes on.

50'

Jethro Felemi comes off.

50'

Penisoni Fineanganofo comes on.

50'

Solomone Aniseko comes off.

50'

Ilaisa Droasese comes on.

50'

Epeli Momo comes off.

50'

Epeli Momo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Sosefo Sakalia getting some game time.

46'

Tonga decide to make a substitution, with Onehunga Havili being replaced.

46'

Vuate Karawalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Fabulous play by Fiji has led to Vuate Karawalevu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Fiji.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Fiji as Elia Canakaivata goes over.

40'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Patrick Pellegrini will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Tonga is finished off by Patrick Pellegrini, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Aisea Halo sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Tonga ends with a try for Fine Inisi.

27'

Samuel Tuitupou played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Samuel Tuitupou breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Fine Inisi breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tupou Ma'afu-Afungia bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

21'

Conversion

Patrick Pellegrini converts the try.

17'

Try

What a kick! Fetuli Paea takes full advantage to score for Tonga.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Fetuli Paea bursts through to advance the Tonga attack.

16'

Red Card

Adrea Cocagi (Fiji) is shown the red card

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Epeli Momo took full advantage.

14'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz converts the try.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Elia Canakaivata places the ball down for the try.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Epeli Momo goes through the gap.

Conversion

Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Fiji has allowed Tevita Ikanivere to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Vuate Karawalevu.

The defensive line has been broken as Vuate Karawalevu goes through the gap.

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

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Iosefo Masi

The defensive line has been broken as Iosefo Masi goes through the gap.

Epeli Momo sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Tonga v Fiji 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Thu 5th September 2024, 10:00pm CDT 
  
 Teufaiva Stadium 
  
 Angus Gardner

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

94%

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Muntz

77'

19 - 50

Masi

76'

19 - 48

Muntz

70'

19 - 43

Derenalagi

70'

19 - 41

Muntz

58'

19 - 36

Tabuavou

57'

19 - 34

Muntz

56'

19 - 29

Half Time

Muntz

41'

19 - 26

Canakaivata

40'

19 - 24

Pellegrini

19 - 19

35'

Pellegrini

14 - 19

28'

Inisi

12 - 19

27'

Pellegrini

7 - 19

17'

Paea

5 - 19

17'

Cocagi

15'

0 - 19

Muntz

11'

0 - 19

Canakaivata

10'

0 - 17

Muntz

0 - 12

Ikanivere

0 - 10

Masi

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Tonga

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Tonga

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

78%

3-6 secs

40%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Tonga vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Tonga face off against Fiji in Pacific Nations Cup Round 3 on Thu 5th September 2024 at Teufaiva Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 04:00 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 05:00 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 15:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 13:00 AEST on Stan Sport 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 8 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Tonga holds 18.

The two sides are separated by 10 places in the rankings with Tonga in position 18 and Fiji in position 8 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Tonga vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Tonga 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.