Kick-offpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Ben Donaldson hoists the ball into the Saint-Etienne sky and we are up and running...
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
Kick-offpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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The anthems have been sung and the tracksuits stripped off.
As with all the Pacific Island nations at this World Cup, Fiji now perform their traditional pre-game war dance.
The challenge has been laid down...
Image source, Getty ImagesTune in!published at 16:43 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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All setpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Here we go then.
Both sets of players have made their way to the field.
Australia are 3-0 up in their previous World Cup meetings with Fiji, but the Pacific Islanders will have a point to prove in France.
But first, the anthems...
Image source, Getty ImagesFiji move Radradra to the wingpublished at 16:38 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Semi Radradra will want to make amends today...
With the clock in the red and tired Wales defenders struggling to cover, the ball was thrown wide to the unmarked centre in last weekend's opener.
A clean take would have surely led to a simple run-in to move Fiji to within a point, and a conversion to follow for the win, but Radradra fumbled the ball forward and Wales held on for a 32-26 victory.
He has been moved to the wing to face the Wallabies.
Image source, Getty Images'England hope Japan Test will confirm a turning point'published at 16:33 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Mike Henson
BBC Sport in NiceLater, it will be England's turn again...
What better test for false dawns than the Land of the Rising Sun?
England hope that Sunday's World Cup meeting with Japan confirms a turning point. They hope that a team that has over-promised and under-delivered for much of the past two years, will now walk its talk.
They hope, but, more importantly, they are beginning to believe.
The mood music in England's camp this week has been upbeat - a stark change to the tournament build-up.
Read more here.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe story of Sunday so far...published at 16:29 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Earlier on Sunday, South Africa scrum-half Cobus Reinach scored a hat-trick inside 25 minutes as his side cruised past Romania with an 12-try win in Pool B in Bordeaux.
Reinach's treble is the second-quickest in World Cup history - he holds the record after scoring three after 20 minutes against Canada four years ago.
Makazole Mapimpi also completed a hat-trick in the second half in a 76-0 win.
In a destructive display, the holders had secured a bonus-point try in the 11th minute and led 33-0 at half-time.
Read more here.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe standingspublished at 16:24 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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So how are we looking in Pool C..?
Wales top the group with two bonus-point wins from two games, while Australia are second.
Fiji are third but will move into second if they beat the Wallabies with a bonus point, or if Australia do not claim a losing bonus.
Victory for the Wallabies will almost certainly mean they and Wales move into the last eight.
All to play for then...
Team newspublished at 16:18 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Here's a look at the team news in case you missed it in the week...
Australia: Donaldson; Nawaqanitawase, Petaia, Kerevi, Koroibete; Gordon, White; Bell, Porecki (capt), Slipper, Frost, Arnold, Hooper, McReight, Valetini.
Replacements: Uelese, Schoupp, Nonggorr, Philip, Leota, Fines-Leleiwasa, Foketi, Vunivalu.
Fiji: Droasese; Wainiqolo, Nayacalevu (capt), Tuisova, Radradra; Tela, Kuruvoli; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi, Nasilasila, Cirikidaveta, Tagitagivalu, Botia, Mata.
Replacements: Ikanivere, Ravai, Doge, Mayanavanua, Tuisue, Lomani, Botitu, Habosi.
Skelton unavailable after being named in Wallabies sidepublished at 16:14 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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Australia have replaced injured captain Will Skelton with Richie Arnold in their starting XV.
Skelton was named in the side earlier this week despite having a scan on his calf injury and missing from the official team photograph on Saturday.
The 31-year-old lock has been deemed unfit and is unavailable for this clash with Fiji.
Read more here.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Pool C decider?published at 16:09 British Summer Time 17 September 2023
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The Wallabies ended their losing run with an opening win over Georgia...
Image source, Getty ImagesFiji were beaten by Wales despite a late fightback which brought them agonisingly close to victory...
Image source, Getty ImagesBoth sides need a win so expect fireworks.
Kick off is at 16:45 BST...