AUS
	No.	Name
15Ben Donaldson, FB  
14Mark Nawaqanitawase, W T
13Jordan Petaia, C
12Samu Kerevi, C
11Marika Koroibete, W
10Carter Gordon, FH
9Nic White, SH
1Angus Bell, P
2Dave Porecki, H
3James Slipper, P
4Nick Frost, L
5Richie Arnold, L
6Tom Hooper, FL
7Fraser McReight, FL
8Rob Valetini, N8
Replacements
16Jordan Uelese, R
17Blake Schoupp, R
18Zane Nonggorr, R
19Matt Philip, R
20Rob Leota, R
21Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, R
22Lalakai Foketi, R
23Suliasi Vunivalu, R T

FIJI
	No.	Name
15Ilaisa Droasese, FB
14Jiuta Wainiqolo, W
13Waisea Nayacalevu, C
12Josua Tuisova, C T
11Semi Radradra, W
10Teti Tela, FH
9Simione Kuruvoli, SH   4
1Eroni Mawi, P
2Sam Matavesi, H
3Luke Tagi, P
4Isoa Nasilasila, L
5Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, L
6Lekima Tagitagivalu, FL
7Levani Botia, FL
8Viliame Mata, N8
16Tevita Ikanivere, R
17Peni Ravai, R
18Mesake Doge, R
19Temo Mayanavanua, R
20Albert Tuisue, R
21Frank Lomani, R 
22Vilimoni Botitu, R
23Vinaya Habosi, R

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Stade Geoffroy-Guichard

4:45 PM, September 17, 2023

224dReuters

Fiji earn historic win over Wallabies; first in 69 years at Rugby World Cup

Fiji made a huge statement at the World Cup on Sunday with their first win over Australia for 69 years, a thoroughly deserved 22-15 victory that blew Pool C wide open and left the twice world champion Wallabies shellshocked.

Match Commentary

79'		Substitute on - Blake Schoupp , Australia
79'		Player substituted - Angus Bell , Australia
70'		15-22 Conversion - Ben Donaldson , Australia

Match Stats

AUS

FIJI

49%

51%

55%

45%

AUS

FIJI

98	Runs	88
385	Metres Run	399
3	Clean Breaks	2
84	Tackles	116
23	Missed Tackles	21
7	Turnover Knock On	9

Standings

Pool A
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	FRA	4	+178	18
2	NZL	4	+206	15
3	ITALY	4	-67	10
4	URUG	4	-99	5
5	NAMIB	4	-218	0
Pool B
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	IRE	4	+144	19
2	SA	4	+117	15
3	SCOT	4	+75	10
4	TONGA	4	-81	5
5	ROM	4	-255	0
Pool C
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	WALES	4	+84	19
2	FIJI	4	+5	11
3	AUS	4	-1	11
4	POR	4	-39	6
5	GEO	4	-49	3
Pool D
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	ENG	4	+111	18
2	ARG	4	+58	14
3	JPN	4	+2	9
4	SAMOA	4	+17	7
5	CHI	4	-188	0

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