Wallabies v Fiji: How to watch, teams, World Cup fixtures and more

Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 5:16 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
The Wallabies face Fiji in Saint Etienne. Photo: Getty Images
The Wallabies face Fiji in Saint Etienne. Photo: Getty Images

The Wallabies will continue their World Cup campaign against Fiji in Saint Etienne.

The Australians got their tournament off to a perfect start after a convincing win over Georgia at Stade de France.

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They will be without Taniela Tupou, with James Slipper returning from injury in time for his fourth World Cup.

As for Fiji, they desperately need a victory to keep their knockout stage hopes alive after a narrow defeat to Wales.

Josua Tuisova moves to inside centre to create a hulking backline eager for victory.

Here is everything you need to know about the Wallabies v Fiji

WHEN DO THE WALLABIES PLAY NEXT IN THE RUGBY WORLD CUP?

The Wallabies will next play Fiji in their second game of Rugby World Cup 2023 on September 18 (AEST).

They will then follow this up by facing Wales on September 25 in Lyon.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES V FIJI IN AUSTRALIA?

The Wallabies' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and Channel 9

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 1:15 am AEST with kickoff expected at 1:45 am AEST.

The game will also be shown on Channel Nine, with coverage starting at 1:15 am AEST.

WALLABIES WORLD CUP FIXTURES

Wallabies 35 def Georgia 15, 6:00pm CEST/2:00am AEST, Saturday 9 September at Stade de France, Paris

Wallabies v Fiji, 5:45pm CEST/1:45am AEST, Sunday 17 September at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, Saint-Étienne 

Wallabies v Wales, 9:00pm CEST/5:00am AEST, Sunday 24 September at OL Stadium, Lyon

Wallabies v Portugal, 5:45pm CEST/1:45am AEST, Sunday 1 October at Stade Geoffroy- Guichard, Saint-Étienne 

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V FIJI KICK-OFF?

The Test between the Wallabies and Fiji will likely kick off at 1:45 am AEST

Coverage will be ad-free from 1:15 am AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport and Channel Nine.

WALLABIES V FIJI TEAMS

Australia (15-1):  Ben Donaldson; Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete; Carter Gordon, Nic White; Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper; Richie Arnold, Nick Frost; James Slipper, David Porecki (c), Angus Bell

Replacements: Jordan Uelese, Blake Schoupp, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Philip, Rob Leota, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Lalakai Foketi, Suli Vunivalu

Fiji (15-1): Ilaisa Droasese, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Waisea Nayacalevu, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Teti Tela, Simione Kuruvoli, Viliame Mata, Levani Botia, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Isoa Nasilasila, Luke Tagi, Sam Matavesi, Eroni Mawi. 

Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Mesaki Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Albert Tuisue, Frank Lomani, Vilimoni Botitu, Vinaya Habosi.

HOW TO WATCH THE RUGBY WORLD CUP ACROSS THE WORLD

Argentina: ESPN Latin America/Star+

Australia: Stan

Austria: Prosieben

Belgium: Telenet

Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia: Sportklub

Cook Islands: Cook Islands Television

Czechia: Ceska Televize

Denmark/Finland/Norway/Sweden: Viaplay

Fiji: Fiji TV

France: TF1/France TV/M6

Germany: RAN

Ireland: RTE/Virgin Media

Italy/San Marino: Sky Italia/Rai

Japan: NHK/Nippon TV/J-Sports

Luxembourg: TF1

Middle East/North Africa: Starzplay

Netherlands: Ziggo

New Zealand: Sky Sport/Stuff

Papua New Guinea: Digicel/EMTV

Poland: Polsat

Portugal: Sport TV

Romania: Digisport

Samoa: TV1

Spain/Andorra: Movistar+

Solomon Islands: Telekom TV

South Africa: SuperSport

Tonga: Digicel/Tonga Broadcasting Commission

Turkey: SSport

United Kingdom: ITV

United States: NBC

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