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. Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 8-12 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    They are playing differently to normal, they started out like a sevens match but are now keeping it tight and taking those penalty chances when they come.

    Luke Tagi of Fiji is tackled by Fraser McReight of AustraliaImage source, Getty Images
  2. Penalty - Australia 8-12 Fijipublished at 32 mins

    Simione Kuruvoli

    It's that man again.

    Simione Kuruvoli makes it four from four from the tee as Fiji stretch their lead to four points.

  3. Postpublished at 29 mins

    Australia 8-9 Fiji

    Levani Botia is a well-known colossus at the breakdown and he's at it again.

    The Fiji flanker is in quickly over the ball and he's so difficult to shake off it.

    Penalty to Fiji.

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    #bbcrugby

    Ed Franklin: Quite why the referee is standing there looking at it and let's it go AND looks at replay. Incompetence you hope. Absolute shambles from a ref in favour of traditional teams again

  5. Postpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 8-9 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    It is so important you have a goal kicker who is on the money, at least at 90% and Kuruvoli is at 100% today

  6. Penalty - Australia 8-9 Fijipublished at 26 mins

    Simione Kuruvoli

    Nic White remains on the field and is just penalised for the high tackle.

    Simione Kuruvoli brushes himself off and bangs over a third kick from the subsequent penalty.

    The lead swings Fiji's way once again.

  7. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Australia 8-6 Fiji

    Now then.

    Is Nic White in trouble? We're having a look at replays as the Australia scrum-half appears to make a high tackle on his opposite number Simione Kuruvoli.

  8. Postpublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 8-6 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    The Fjians were complaining but it did bounce out inside the 22.

    Nawaqanitawase is having a ball scoring tries in all his recent games. Disappointment for Fiji, wonderful for Eddie Jones and the Wallabies but Fiji have probably had the better of it so far.

  9. try

    Try - Australia 8-6 Fijipublished at 22 mins

    Mark Nawaqanitawase

    Against the run of play.

    Austalia have a line-out and Mark Nawaqanitawase takes it quickly.

    The wing is alert to the opportunity and he receives it back from Samu Kerevi to score the opening try.

    Ben Donaldson misses the conversion but Australia are back into the lead.

    Mark NawaqanitawaseImage source, Getty Images
  10. Penalty - Australia 3-6 Fijipublished at 20 mins

    Simione Kuruvoli

    Fiji lead.

    Scrum-half Simione Kuruvoli has been bright at the breakdown and look assured from the tee.

    A second penalty lands and the Pacific Islanders are in front.

  11. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Australia 3-3 Fiji

    This game is ticking along at some speed.

    Fiji are moving the ball and carrying hard but are yet to make any significant gains.

    They will have a shot at goal though as another penalty goes there way.

    This for the lead.

    Fiji attackImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Australia 3-3 Fiji

    Wallop.

    Fijian-born Australia centre Samu Kerevi lands a big shot on Semi Radradra, who is at full-flight.

    The Fiji wings steps back inside and a covering Kerevi is able to line him up with a big tackle.

    The Aussie fans enjoyed that one.

  13. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Australia 3-3 Fiji

    Australia prop James Slipper has just received a bit of attention to his ankle, but he is quickly back to his feet and straight into the thick of things at the front of the scrum.

    Probably not what his ankle needs but his country is calling.

  14. Penalty - Australia 3-3 Fijipublished at 11 mins

    Simione Kuruvoli

    We're all square.

    Fiji have the penalty just inside the Australia half and Simione Kuruvoli moves his side level with a thumping kick.

    It's his first shot at goal at the World Cup.

  15. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Australia 3-0 Fiji

    Fiji have found their rhythm now and are testing the Australian defence. They move it right before coming back left with runners from all angles.

    The yellow wall standing firm for now.

    Fiji attackImage source, Getty Images
  16. Postpublished at 16:57 British Summer Time 17 September 2023

    Australia 3-0 Fiji

    Tulsen Tollett
    Former rugby league professional on BBC 5 Sports Extra

    There has been some solid defence in these opening 10 minutes, Fiji have had most of the possession but Australia with the position.

  17. Postpublished at 5 mins

    Australia 3-0 Fiji

    Lekima Tagitagivalu, from virtually a standing start, seats Fiji-born Wallaby wing Marika Koroibete after a powerful carry.

    He's a tough man to stop.

  18. Penalty - Australia 3-0 Fijipublished at 3 mins

    Ben Donaldson

    Ben Donaldson is never missing from there and Australia are on the board.

    Fiji need to eradicate the little errors in the opening stages.

    Ben DonaldsonImage source, Getty Images
  19. Postpublished at 2 mins

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Another high tackle by Fiji and another penalty for Australia.

    This time Ben Donaldson points to the posts bang in front. This will be an easy three.

  20. Postpublished at 1 min

    Australia 0-0 Fiji

    Australia are quickly into their stride and Jordan Petaia is brought down with a high tackle.

    The Wallabies have the early penalty and decide to pop it into touch.