Summary

  • Pool A result: Australia 28-13 Fiji

  • Australian win first match but no bonus point

  • David Pocock two tries in four minutes

  • Prop Sekope Kepu scores second-half try

  • Match played at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium

  1. Australia 3-0 Fijipublished at 18 mins

    Still it rolls, on and on... now, Nikola Matawalu peals away to look inside, can he pick out a supporting back? Fiji are up to the Australia five-metre line - and they have a penalty!

    To touch or to the posts? Great ambition - to touch it is.

  2. Australia 3-0 Fijipublished at 17 mins

    A knock-on hands Will Genia a put-in at the scrum - but it's tremendous scrummaging from Fiji as the two packs go toe-to-toe. The scrum holds almost deadly still for 10, 20, 30 seconds... before eventually it collapses in a heap.

    The Flying Fijians win a penalty. What a boost that is for them.

    They head to touch, and here comes the rolling maul...

    Australia v Fiji scrumImage source, Getty Images
  3. Australia 3-0 Fijipublished at 14 mins

    Referee Glen Jackson is already soaked in sweat trying to keep up, as Matt Giteau clears from behind his own try-line.

    Fiji have the ball just inside the Wallabies half now, working through the phases. And here's prop Manasa Saulo out wide - what's he doing on the wing?!

    Clearly disorientated, he steps out of play.

    Matt GiteauImage source, PA
  4. Australia 3-0 Fijipublished at 12 mins

    Here comes another yellow and green wave then - Australia have very much started on the front foot - but this time it's they who infringe at the breakdown, Bernard Foley failing to release the ball.

    Scott FardyImage source, PA
  5. Penalty - Foleypublished at 10 mins

    Australia 3-0 Fiji

    Australia earn themselves a penalty as the move develops too, handing 26-year-old fly-half Bernard Foley an opportunity to kick for goal from right in front of the posts - one he duly accepts.

    First blood to the Wallabies.

    Bernard FoleyImage source, Reuters
  6. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 8 mins

    Not Adam Ashley-Cooper's finest opening six minutes, kicking from hand straight out of play.

    Fiji's line-out is good, Nikola Matawalu dances inside and they're on the attack too - until Leicester's Niki Goneva throws a pass miles forwards that is, handing Australia a scrum inside Fijian territory.

    A breathless start to this Pool A contest.

  7. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 23 September 2015

    Australia v Fiji

    The half-and-half scarves are out in force at the Millennium Stadium - as this picture by BBC Sport's Sara Orchard proves.

  8. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 5 mins

    But Adam Ashley-­Cooper, who scored when these two sides met in the 2007 World Cup, slips stepping in from his wing and spills the ball.

    The Wallabies are back on the attack soon enough though, Will Genia pulling the strings.

    And now a first sight of Israel Folau, whose offload drifts straight out of play.

    Israel FolauImage source, Getty Images
  9. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 23 September 2015

    Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    "Australia have plenty of strength in depth. There is an awful lot of natural rugby in this team. I think the balance that Michael Cheika has brought into this squad, in terms of experience, rugby ability and young players determined to make an impression, is fantastic."

    Israel FolauImage source, AFP/GETTY
  10. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 3 mins

    The referee announces that "we're going to play on, just tell him to move", which sounds a little harsh to me.

    Nonetheless, Stephen Moore's throw is gathered by Rob Simmons and Australia immediately spread the ball from right to left...

  11. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 2 mins

    Fiji, in white shirts today, are on the attack early doors but concede a penalty at the base of a ruck inside the opening 90 seconds, allowing Bernard Foley to boot to touch.

    Stephen Moore, the first hooker ever to captain Australia at a World Cup, will have the throw.

    But not before Fiji wing Waisea Nayacalevu receives some treatment for an early knock...

    Australia v FijiImage source, Getty Images
  12. Australia 0-0 Fijipublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 23 September 2015

    Rob Jones
    Former Wales scrum-half on BBC Radio 5 live

    "I don't think the weather suited Fiji at Twickenham. We know what they're like with the sun at their backs - they're a fantastic team. They were quite sloppy against England, and I expect them to be much better in this game."  

  13. Kick-offpublished at 1 min

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Referee Glen Jackson puffs his whistle, Fijian number ten Ben Volavola boots long and the next chapter of the Group of Death is under way at the Millennium Stadium.

    Ben VolavolaImage source, AFP/GETTY
  14. Postpublished at 16:44

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    Plenty of emotion on show during the anthems, as you'd expect. There's even the odd tear as the Fijians belt out theirs.

    They'll need to wipe those away now though as they prepare to perform their pre-match war dance, called the 'Cibi'.

    All part of the show, all part of the theatre.

    Fiji perform the CibiImage source, Reuters
  15. The teams are outpublished at 16:41

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    Right then, that's quite enough chat, let's get on with it.

    The two teams are out at the Millennium Stadium, Australia in their familiar yellow shirts and green shorts, Fiji in black anthem jackets, shorts and socks.

    The two sets of players make their way past the William Webb Ellis Trophy to a wonderful reception, fire shooting into the air, flags waving aplenty.

    Teams entranceImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 16:39

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    AlertsImage source, BBC Sport

    And, with many of you about to begin commutes home from work, now seems a sensible time to point you in the direction of our Rugby World Cup alerts, which you can receive via the BBC Sport app.

    If all of the above is news to you, click here to read more about it.

  17. The big one is coming...published at 16:36

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    Owen FarrellImage source, BBC Sport

    While we continue building towards our match at the Millennium Stadium, there's been a bit of chat this morning about the big one at Twickenham on Saturday.

    England head coach Stuart Lancaster is expected to recall Owen Farrell at fly-half ahead of George Ford for their match against Wales, while Sam Burgess is to replace the injured Jonathan Joseph in the midfield.

    You can click here to read all the latest team news from the England camp, while former Wales captain Colin Charvis's latest column can be found by clicking here.

  18. Aussie rulespublished at 16:33

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    Australia v FijiImage source, BBC Sport

    Of course, that may be a little disrespectful to Fiji, who could throw the cat amongst the pigeons by beating Australia today.

    The Wallabies boast an imperious recent record against the Flying Fijians, though, unbeaten in their last 15 meetings.

    They've only crossed paths once before at a Rugby World Cup, a game which Australia won 55-12 in the group stage of the 2007 tournament.

    Adam Ashley-Cooper and Matt Giteau, both involved this afternoon, were among the try-scorers that day.

  19. Postpublished at 16:30

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    Pool A tableImage source, BBC Sport

    It may still be early days, but it won't do us any harm to have a little peak at how Pool A is shaping up following the opening weekend.

    Wales top the group after a thumping win over Uruguay at the Millennium Stadium - and with Wales, Australia and England all trying to squeeze into two available quarter-final spots, bonus points and points difference may prove crucial.

  20. Line-upspublished at 16:27

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    Fiji teamImage source, BBC Sport

    Replacements:Viliame Veikoso, Peni Ravai, Isei Colati, Nemia Soqeta, Malakai Ravulo, Nemia Kenatale, Josh Matavesi, Aseli Tikoirotuma.