Summary

  • Fiji hold on to beat Australia for first time since 1954

  • Fiji's first win in Pool C after agonising defeat by Wales last week

  • Josua Tuisova try gave Fiji 22-8 lead early in second half in Saint-Etienne

  • Lalakai Foketi replied for Australia but Fiji held on for historic win

  • Australia secure losing bonus point but Fiji go second in pool

  • Australia captain Will Skelton ruled out of match with calf injury

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    That's all from us for now - thanks for joining our coverage.

    You can read our full match report as Fiji overcome Australia for the first time at a World Cup here.

    In the meantime, you can stay up to date with England v Japan over here.

    Until next time...

  2. 'We were a poor version of ourselves'published at 19:06 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Australia coach Eddie Jones: "They outplayed us at the ruck, in a close game like that that is the difference.

    "For some reason we were just off today. In the stats we dominated, it was two tries to one but we were a poor version of ourselves. There is some soul searching to do and it makes the Wales game pretty important."

    Eddie JonesImage source, Getty Images
  3. The standingspublished at 19:04 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    So how do we look in Pool C?

    Wales still lead the way with Fiji moving up to second by virtue of a better head-to-head over Australia after that win.

    The Wales v Australia game will have quite a bit riding on it then...

    Pool C table
  4. 'I am emotionally drained'published at 19:02 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui said: "I am emotionally drained. It was a great contest, they are a great Australia side and we know each other well, but I am so proud of the boys. It kept us guessing till the end.

    "They have worked really hard, we pushed them to the limits and they have never complained. When you work hard you get the results."

    Simon RaiwaluiImage source, Getty Images
  5. 'We have to lick our wounds'published at 18:56 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Australia's David Poreki said: "Credit to Fiji, it was a class performance from them. They have world class players at the breakdown, so credit to them.

    "We have a quick turnaround for Wales, we have to lick our wounds and get up for it but that's easy as this is the World Cup."

  6. 'We treated this game as a final'published at 18:52 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Fiji's Josua Tuisova said: "We emptied the tank in the second half. We treated this game as a final. We play together as a team, winning this game is incredible."

    Josua TuisovaImage source, Getty Images
  7. Postpublished at 18:49 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    The Fiji boys are celebrating with a song in their post-match huddle.

    Class scenes as the Pacific Islanders throw up a World Cup upset.

  8. Postpublished at 18:45 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    FT: Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    Absolutely fantastic! The Wallabies have never lost to a Pacific nation at the World Cup! Fiji had the confidence and ability, and they were good money to win this game.

    St Etienne has been lucky to see a belter of a game. Fiji just need to work on their line-outs and take quality ball from them.

    Fiji joyImage source, Getty Images
  9. Postpublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Conor McNamara
    Commentator on BBC 5 Live Sports Extra

    We have just witnessed history in St Etienne!

  10. Full-time - Australia 15-22 Fijipublished at 18:43 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    The penalty is wide but it has enough on it to go out of play and that is that!

    Fiji have claimed a first win over Australia for 69 years.

    The scenes of jubilation are a sight to behold in Saint-Etienne.

    Fiji celebrateImage source, g
  11. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    It won't matter!

    Fiji win the decision in the scrum to seal victory.

    But hold on...

    They are taking the penalty with the clock in red to prevent Australia from claiming a losing bonus point.

  12. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Just hold the ball!!!!

    Fiji spill the ball forward with just 30 seconds left on the clock. They just had to keep it for a few more phases.

    Australia will have the scrum as 'last play' is called by the referee.

  13. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    As it stands, Australia will win a losing bonus point as they trail by seven.

    It would mean both sides are tied in Pool C on six points.

  14. Postpublished at 18:36 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    I am not a fan of kick tennis but that was quite interesting. It was a case of who blinked first.

  15. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Is this the time for some aerial ping-pong?

    The outside backs decide it is as both forward packs seem to just stand and watch in the middle of the field.

    Valuable seconds being chipped off the clock for Fiji. Australia will want one more chance.

  16. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Fiji are five minutes from their first win against the Wallabies since 1954.

    Hold on everyone.

  17. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Australia have the wind in their sails now and are straight back down the other end.

    There is so much tension in the ground with the Wallabies in possession but Semi Radradra wins the ball in the ruck.

    What a turnover.

  18. Postpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 15-22 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    This is an absolute belter of a game. If you are Fijian do you get down the other end and go for a drop goal? Or go for a try and put it beyond reach?

  19. try

    Converted Try - Australia 15-22 Fijipublished at 68 mins

    Suliasi Vunivalu (con Ben Donaldson)

    Now then.

    Suliasi Vunivalu picks up from the base of the ruck and powers his way to the line to ground the ball with an outstretched arm.

    Ben Donaldson adds the extras and Australia move to within striking distance.

    Australia scoreImage source, Getty Images
  20. Penalty - Australia 8-22 Fijipublished at 65 mins

    Frank Lomani

    The lead grows to 14 points.

    Frank Lomani cracks the penalty from in front of the posts and Australia will need two converted tries to draw level as it stands.