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Wales

32 - 26

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Fiji

Fiji vs Wales

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Waisea Nayacalevu bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

80'

Aaron Wainwright comes on.

78'

Gareth Thomas comes off.

78'

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

78'

Try

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

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Selestino Ravutaumada bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Semi Radradra bursts through to advance the Fiji attack.

75'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Sireli Maqala getting some game time.

74'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Ilaisa Droasese being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Teti Tela has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

Josua Tuisova scores the try from close range.

72'

Simione Kuruvoli played a key part in that try.

72'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

69'

Fiji make a substitution with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta coming off.

69'

Wales make a substitution with Gareth Thomas coming on.

69'

Wales make a substitution with Aaron Wainwright coming off.

69'

Yellow Card

Corey Domachowski (Wales) is shown a yellow card

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Mesake Doge coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Luke Tagi coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Tevita Ikanivere coming on.

66'

Fiji make a substitution with Sam Matavesi coming off.

66'

Wales make a substitution with Sam Costelow coming on.

66'

Wales make a substitution with Dan Biggar coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Wales supporters go wild as Dan Biggar successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

The Wales pack has powered over for Elliot Dee to score the try.

65'

Yellow Card

Lekima Tagitagivalu (Fiji) is shown a yellow card

63'

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

62'

Wales sub Dillon Lewis comes onto the field.

62'

Tomas Francis departs for Wales.

62'

Wales sub Corey Domachowski comes onto the field.

62'

Gareth Thomas departs for Wales.

62'

Rio Dyer comes on for Wales.

58'

Josh Adams leaves the field.

58'

Tommy Reffell comes on for Wales.

58'

Taulupe Faletau leaves the field.

58'

Dafydd Jenkins comes on for Wales.

58'

Adam Beard leaves the field.

58'

Levani Botia comes on for Fiji.

58'

Albert Tuisue leaves the field.

58'

Peni Ravai comes on for Fiji.

56'

Eroni Mawi leaves the field.

56'

Josua Tuisova comes on.

52'

Vinaya Habosi comes off.

52'

Simione Kuruvoli comes on.

52'

Frank Lomani comes off.

52'

Elliot Dee comes on.

52'

Ryan Elias comes off.

52'

Tomos Williams comes on.

51'

Gareth Davies comes off.

51'

Conversion

Dan Biggar adds the two points for Wales.

48'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Louis Rees-Zammit dots the ball down from close range.

47'

Louis Rees-Zammit makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Nick Tompkins makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Louis Rees-Zammit makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Dan Biggar has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

41'

Wales make a substitution with Gareth Davies coming on.

40'

Wales make a substitution with Tomos Williams coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Wales sub Tomos Williams comes onto the field.

37'

Gareth Davies departs for Wales.

37'

Conversion

Dan Biggar makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Wales ends with a try for George North.

28'

Trouble here as George North breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Nick Tompkins is finished off with a try.

28'

Penalty Goal

Dan Biggar adds the points for Wales.

23'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Fiji results in a try for Lekima Tagitagivalu

16'

Semi Radradra sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Semi Radradra took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Frank Lomani converts the try.

14'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Waisea Nayacalevu leads to a try for Fiji

12'

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

12'

Spellbinding play by Teti Tela is finished off with a try.

12'

Teti Tela steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

10'

Dan Biggar has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Wales leads to a try for Josh Adams

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Adams goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Liam Williams.

The defensive line has been broken as George North goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Dan Biggar has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Bonus Points Awarded

4 Tries scored

Lost by 6 points

Match Details

  
 Wales v Fiji 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 10th September 2023, 02:00pm CDT 
  
 Stade Matmut-Atlantique

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

Possession Last 10 min

96%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Doge

77'

32 - 26

Tela

72'

32 - 21

Tuisova

72'

32 - 19

Domachowski

32 - 14

67'

Biggar

32 - 14

66'

Dee

30 - 14

65'

Tagitagivalu

63'

25 - 14

Biggar

25 - 14

48'

Rees-Zammit

23 - 14

47'

Half Time

Biggar

18 - 14

29'

North

16 - 14

28'

Biggar

11 - 14

23'

Lomani

17'

8 - 14

Tagitagivalu

16'

8 - 12

Lomani

14'

8 - 7

Nayacalevu

12'

8 - 5

Adams

8 - 0

Biggar

3 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Wales

63%

Draw

Fiji

36%

Ruck-Won by Lekima Tagitagivalu

Momentum

Wales

Fiji

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Wales

Fiji

More Less

Defence Profile

Wales

Fiji

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

36%

45%

3-6 secs

31%

34%

6+ secs

28%

16%

Rucks Won

130

Last 5 Penalties

69'

70'

74'

75'

77'

Wales

Fiji

Wales vs Fiji Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Wales face off against Fiji in Rugby World Cup Round 1 on Sun 10th September 2023 at Stade Matmut-Atlantique. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 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 the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the rankings with Fiji in position 9 and Wales in position 12, underlining just how tight this match could be.

Wales vs Fiji Squads

The official squads for Wales 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.