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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.

7'
Try

Great hands by Wales leads to a try for Josh Adams

6'

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

6'

That's a great try assist by Liam Williams.

6'

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

6'
Penalty Goal

Dan Biggar has kicked a penalty goal.

1'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Bonus Points Awarded

+1
4 Tries scored
+1
4 Tries scored
+1
Lost by 6 points

Match Details

Fiji v Wales

Rugby World Cup - Round 1
Mon 11th September 2023, 03:00am
Stade Matmut-Atlantique

Points Flow Chart

Wales win +6
Wales
Fiji
Wales
Time in lead
Fiji
69
Mins in lead
12
85%
% Of Game In Lead
15%
4%
Possession Last 10 min
96%
0
Points Last 10 min
12

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
6'
Biggar
3 - 0
1'
Start

Win Probability

Wales
63%
Draw
1%
Fiji
36%
Ruck-Won by Lekima Tagitagivalu

Momentum

0'
HT
FT
Wales
Fiji

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
5.2
5
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.1
12
Entries

Attack Profile

Wales
Fiji
More Less More

Defence Profile

Wales
Fiji
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
36%
45%
3-6 secs
31%
34%
6+ secs
28%
16%
40
Rucks Won
130

Last 5 Penalties

69'
70'
74'
75'
77'
Wales
Fiji

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