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

81'

Fiji decided to go for goal with Frank Lomani taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

81'

Blake Schoupp comes on.

78'

Angus Bell comes off.

78'

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

78'
Conversion

The Australia supporters go wild as Ben Donaldson successfully kicks the conversion.

69'
Try

Suliasi Vunivalu scores the try from close range.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Vilimoni Botitu coming on.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Josua Tuisova coming off.

67'

Fiji make a substitution with Temo Mayanavanua coming on.

65'

Fiji make a substitution with Isoa Nasilasila coming off.

65'

Australia make a substitution with Lalakai Foketi coming on.

65'

Australia make a substitution with Samu Kerevi coming off.

65'
Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Frank Lomani successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

Australia sub Dave Porecki comes onto the field.

64'

Jordan Uelese departs for Australia.

64'

Australia sub Matt Philip comes onto the field.

64'

Richie Arnold departs for Australia.

64'

Albert Tuisue comes on for Fiji.

58'

Levani Botia leaves the field.

58'

Luke Tagi comes on for Fiji.

58'

Mesake Doge leaves the field.

58'

Jordan Uelese comes on for Australia.

58'

Dave Porecki leaves the field.

58'

Rob Leota comes on for Australia.

58'

Fraser McReight leaves the field.

58'

Issak Fines-Leleiwasa comes on for Australia.

56'

Nic White leaves the field.

56'

Zane Nonggorr comes on for Australia.

56'

James Slipper leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Suliasi Vunivalu as they get over the gainline!

52'

Mesake Doge comes on.

50'

Luke Tagi comes off.

50'

Tevita Ikanivere comes on.

50'

Sam Matavesi comes off.

50'

Peni Ravai comes on.

50'

Eroni Mawi comes off.

50'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Suliasi Vunivalu getting some game time.

49'

Australia decide to make a substitution, with Carter Gordon being replaced.

49'

Frank Lomani steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Frank Lomani getting some game time.

46'

Fiji decide to make a substitution, with Simione Kuruvoli being replaced.

46'
Conversion

Simione Kuruvoli adds the two points for Fiji.

43'
Try

A clever kick there by Fiji allows Josua Tuisova to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Josua Tuisova makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Simione Kuruvoli played a key part in that try.

42'

Fiji make a substitution with Vinaya Habosi coming on.

41'

Fiji make a substitution with Jiuta Wainiqolo coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'
Penalty Goal

The Fiji supporters go wild as Simione Kuruvoli successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Trouble here as Fraser McReight breaches the defence.

28'
Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Simione Kuruvoli kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Ben Donaldson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

24'
Try

A wonderful passing move by Australia is finished off by Mark Nawaqanitawase

23'

That's a great try assist by Samu Kerevi.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Samu Kerevi bursts through to advance the Australia attack.

22'
Penalty Goal

Simione Kuruvoli adds the points for Fiji.

20'
Penalty Goal

Simione Kuruvoli makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'
Penalty Goal

Ben Donaldson has kicked a penalty goal.

3'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
Lost by 7 points

Match Details

Australia v Fiji

Rugby World Cup - Round 2
Sun 17th September 2023, 11:45pm
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

Points Flow Chart

Fiji win +7
Australia
Fiji
Australia
Time in lead
Fiji
11
Mins in lead
59
14%
% Of Game In Lead
73%
37%
Possession Last 10 min
63%
0
Points Last 10 min
0

Key Events

Full Time
Donaldson
15 - 22
69'
Vunivalu
13 - 22
67'
Lomani
65'
8 - 22
Kuruvoli
43'
8 - 19
Tuisova
42'
8 - 17
Half Time
Kuruvoli
32'
8 - 12
Kuruvoli
26'
8 - 9
Nawaqanitawase
8 - 6
23'
Kuruvoli
20'
3 - 6
Kuruvoli
11'
3 - 3
Donaldson
3 - 0
3'
Start

Win Probability

Australia
63%
Draw
1%
Fiji
36%
Penalties Conceded by Zane Nonggorr

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
Australia
Fiji

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.6
9
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
1.1
6
Entries

Attack Profile

Australia
Fiji
More Less More

Defence Profile

Australia
Fiji
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
59%
56%
3-6 secs
26%
19%
6+ secs
4%
19%
56
Rucks Won
52

Last 5 Penalties

64'
67'
71'
73'
80'
Australia
Fiji

Other Fixtures

27 - 21
FT
22 - 9
FT
21 - 22
FT
13 - 12
FT

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