FULL TIME
Fiji beats Australia 22-15 in the Rugby World Cup
78’
Australia manage to cut the lead to 15-22
66’
Lomani opens 22-8 and Fiji dominates the match
44’
Tuisova and Kuruvoli score to make it 19-8
RESTARTS
The ball is rolling for second time
HALFTIME
The end of the first half and Fiji are leading 12-8.
33’
Donaldson scores +3 for Fiji: 12-8
28’
Donaldson missed a conversion and Kuruvoli scored three more for Fiji. The score now stands at 9-8.
24
Incredible! Mark Nawaqanitawase completes a 5-point play to put Australia back in front
21’
LOOK AT THE TURN! Simione Kuruvoli scores another three points for Fiji: 3-6
12’
All square! Simione Kuruvoli equalized for Fiji with a penalty that earned 3 points: 3-3.
03’
Australia opened the scoring with a goal from Ben Donaldson: 3-0.
START THE GAME!
Australia vs. Fiji in the Rugby World Cup
5 Minutes
5 minutes to start the game
Fiji subs
16 Tevita Ikanivere
17 Peni Ravai
18 Mesake Doge
19 Temo Mayanavanua
20 Albert Tuisue
21 Frank Lomani
22 Vilimoni Botitu
23 Vinaya Habosi
Fiji:
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui has selected his matchday 23 to face Australia in Group C at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, with Levani Botia coming in on the flank for Albert Tuisue, who starts on the bench.
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Samuel Matavesi
3 Luke Tagi
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
6 Lekima Tagitagivalu
7 Levani Botia 8
Viliame Mata
9 Simione Kuruvoli
10 Teti Tela
11 Semi Radradra
12 Joshua Tuisova
13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c)
14 Jiuta Wainiqolo
15 Ilaisa Droasese
Botia returns
Botia returns to strengthen the defense - Fiji announces team to play Australia.
Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui has named his team to play Australia at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, September 17.
Australia subs
16 Jordan Uelese
17 Blake Schoupp
18 Zane Nonggorr
19 Matt Philip
20 Robert Leota
21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
22 Lalakai Foketi
23 Suli Vunivalu
Australia line-up!
Australia coach Eddie Jones makes a late change as captain Will Skelton (pictured) is deemed not fit enough to face Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, with Richie Arnold as his replacement and Matt Philip coming on to the bench. David Porecki is named captain in Skelton's absence.
1 Angus Bell
2 David Porecki (c)
3 James Slipper
4 Nick Frost
5 Richie Arnold
6 Tom Hooper
7 Fraser McReight
8 Rob Valetini
9 Nic White
10 Carter Gordon
11 Marika Koroibete 12
Samu Kerevi
13 Jordan Petaia
14 Mark Nawaqanitawase
15 Ben Donaldson
Change!
Arnold replaces captain Skelton - late change in second row for Australia against Fiji.
Australia coach Eddie Jones brings in Richard Arnold to replace the injured Will Skelton ahead of kick-off against Fiji at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, September 17.
1 HOUR!
One hour to go until Australia vs. Fiji in the Rugby World Cup
When is Australia vs Fiji and how to follow LIVE?
Competition: Rugby World Cup
Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Time: 11h45 am ET
Where to watch: Star+
Live coverage: VAVEL Brazil
How and where to watch Australia vs Fiji commentarying
In addition to coverage here on VAVEL Brasil, the match between Australia and Fiji will be broadcast on Star+.
The champions
2019 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 32-12 England, in Japan
2015 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 34-17 Australia, in London (England)
2011 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 8-7 France, in New Zealand
2007 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 15-6 England, in France
2003 - England | Final: England 20-17 Australia, in Australia
1999 - Australia | Final: Australia 3-12 France, in Wales
1995 - South Africa | Final: South Africa 15-12 New Zealand, in South Africa
1991 - Australia | Final: Australia 12-6 England, in England
1987 - New Zealand | Final: New Zealand 29-9 France, in New Zealand
Positions
Positions in rugby are identified by the number the players wear.
1 and 3: Left winger and Right winger
2: Hooker
4 and 5: Second row
6 and 7: Wings
8: Eighth
9: Scrum-half
10: Opening
11 and 14: Tips
12 and 13: Centers
15: Fullback
The game
Style and Scoring
There are 15 players on each side, with seven substitutions, but two reserved for the pillars and Hooker. Remember, to pass the ball, it must be kicked backwards, but the kicker's teammates must be behind the ball at the time of the kick.
There are four ways of scoring in rugby:
- Try (five points): the athlete must reach the in-goal zone mark with possession of the ball and touch down, touchdown style.
- Conversion (two points): a direct kick from anywhere on a line parallel to the sidelines and perpendiculars.
- Drop-goal (three points): ball must touch the ground before being kicked
- Penalty (three points): shot on goal
Cards
Yellow: 10 minutes out of the match
Red: expulsion
Groups
Group A: New Zealand, France, Italy, Uruguay and Namibia
Group B: South Africa, Ireland, Scotland, Tonga and Romania
Group C: Australia, Wales, Fiji, Georgia and Portugal
Group D: England, Argentina, Japan, Samoa and Chile
200 years
Rugby celebrates its 200th anniversary at the World Cup. The sport was born in England in 1823, when William Webb Ellis picked up the ball at a soccer match and ran with it in his hands, breaking the rules of the game.
Rugby World Cup
Organized every four years since 1987, the 2023 Rugby World Cup will be held in France, which previously hosted the tournament in 2007, alongside Wales and Scotland. Despite having two disciplines with 15 and seven players, the World Cup will be played with 15 athletes, with two 40-minute halves. The group stage, which includes 20 teams, runs from September 8 to October 8.
The third and fourth place play-offs are scheduled for Friday (October 27), while the final will take place on Saturday, October 28. The winning team will lift the Webb Ellis Cup. It is named after former Rugby School pupil William Webb Ellis.
South Africa (Springboks) and New Zealand (All Blacks) have three titles each, while Australia (Wallabies) have two. England are the only world champions from the Northern Hemisphere. South America, meanwhile, has already made history and will have three representatives for the first time: Argentina (Pumas), Uruguay (Teros) and Chile (Condores).
Keeping an eye on the game
Australia vs Fiji on Saturday (16) at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard at 11:45 am ET in the Rugby World Cup. The match is valid for Round 2 of the competition.
Welcome!
Hello, fans! Stay tuned for each team's situation for the match later today. Follow the details, line-ups and news as it happens here on the VAVEL Brasil screen.