Fiji

22 - 3

Full Time

USA

Fiji vs USA

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Jake Turnbull comes on.

79'

Jack Iscaro comes off.

79'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Bryce Campbell getting some game time.

74'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Nate Augspurger being replaced.

74'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Rand Santos getting some game time.

72'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Toby Fricker being replaced.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Apisalome Vota getting some game time.

72'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula being replaced.

72'

Fiji make a substitution with Samu Tawake coming on.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Peni Ravai coming off.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Ratu Rotuisolia coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Albert Tuisue coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming off.

67'

USA make a substitution with Moni Tongauiha coming on.

67'

USA make a substitution with Cory Daniel coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Peni Matawalu coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Frank Lomani coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming off.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Elia Canakaivata coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesulame Dolokoto coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ilaisa Droasese goes through the gap.

61'

Caleb Muntz curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

60'

Try

Great hands by Fiji leads to a try for Frank Lomani

59'

Vuate Karawalevu played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Inia Tabuavou goes through the gap.

59'

Mesulame Dolokoto comes on for Fiji.

57'

Elia Canakaivata leaves the field.

57'

Haereiti Hetet comes on for Fiji.

55'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

55'

Peni Ravai comes on for Fiji.

55'

Samu Tawake leaves the field.

55'

Yellow Card

Tevita Ikanivere (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

53'

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

52'

Conversion

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

51'

Try

A penetrating move by Fiji results in a try for Elia Canakaivata.

50'

Frank Lomani sets up the try.

50'

What a run here by Vuate Karawalevu as they get over the gainline!

50'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Kapeli Pifeleti getting some game time.

46'

USA decide to make a substitution, with Sean McNulty being replaced.

46'

Nate Augspurger makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

USA make a substitution with Greg Peterson coming on.

40'

USA make a substitution with Vili Helu coming off.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Ilaisa Droasese coming on.

40'

Fiji make a substitution with Epeli Momo coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

39'

USA sub Juan Philip Smith comes onto the field.

37'

Ruben de Haas departs for USA.

37'

Pono Davis comes on for USA.

34'

Paul Mullen leaves the field.

34'

Jack Iscaro comes on.

28'

Jake Turnbull comes off.

28'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Elia Canakaivata scores from close range.

25'

Trouble here as Elia Canakaivata breaches the defence.

25'

Penalty Goal

Caleb Muntz adds the points for Fiji.

22'

USA make a substitution with Jake Turnbull coming on.

19'

USA make a substitution with Jack Iscaro coming off.

19'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Chris Mattina as they hook it left.

16'

The defensive line has been broken as Tavite Lopeti goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Chris Mattina has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Nate Augspurger goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Fiji v USA 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 14th September 2024, 05:05am CDT 
  
 Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium 
  
 Craig Evans

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

71%

% Of Game In Lead

23%

26%

Possession Last 10 min

74%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lomani

22 - 3

59'

Ikanivere

17 - 3

53'

Muntz

17 - 3

51'

Canakaivata

15 - 3

50'

Half Time

Muntz

10 - 3

26'

Canakaivata

8 - 3

25'

Muntz

3 - 3

22'

Mattina

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Fiji

USA

More Less

Defence Profile

Fiji

USA

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

48%

3-6 secs

40%

28%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Fiji vs USA Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Fiji face off against USA in Pacific Nations Cup Semi Final on Sat 14th September 2024 at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:05 and is broadcast on RugbyPass TV. In South Africa it’s at 12:05 SAST on RugbyPass TV, 22:05 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 20:05 AEST in Australia and 05:05 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 USA holds 16.

The two sides are separated by 7 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 and USA in position 16 as such Fiji are favourites on paper.

Fiji vs USA Squads

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