NPR

Australia

1 Angus Bell
2 Dave Porecki
3 James Slipper
4 Nick Frost
5 Will Skelton
6 Tom Hooper
7 Fraser McReight
8 Rob Valetini
9 Nic White
10 Carter Gordon
11 Marika Koroibete
12 Samu Kerevi
13 Jordan Petaia
14 Mark Nawaqanitawase
15 Ben Donaldson

Substitutes
16 Jordan Uelese
17 Blake Schoupp
18 Zane Nonggorr
19 Richie Arnold
20 Rob Leota
21 Issak Fines-Leleiwasa
22 Lalakai Foketi
23 Suliasi Vunivalu

Fiji

1 Eroni Mawi
2 Sam Matavesi
3 Luke Tagi
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
6 Lekima Tagitagivalu
7 Levani Botia
8 Viliame Mata
9 Simione Kuruvoli
10 Teti Tela
11 Semi Radradra
12 Josua Tuisova
13 Waisea Nayacalevu
14 Jiuta Wainiqolo
15 Ilaisa Droasese

Substitutes
16 Tevita Ikanivere
17 Peni Ravai
18 Mesake Doge
19 Temo Mayanavanua
20 Albert Tuisue
21 Frank Lomani
22 Vilimoni Botitu
23 Vinaya Habosi

This is the match of the round for me

Sards wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:38 pm This is the match of the round for me

Yep. I’m feeling very Fijian for this one.

Ymx wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:42 pm

Sards wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:38 pm This is the match of the round for me

Yep. I’m feeling very Fijian for this one.

Yep, thought Fiji was very hard done by against Wales, so sharing your Fiji love at the mo.

Should be a cracker, but it's on at 3:45am here in Aotearoa so I'll have to make do with a replay later in the day.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:05 am

Ymx wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:42 pm

Sards wrote: Sat Sep 16, 2023 7:38 pm This is the match of the round for me

Yep. I’m feeling very Fijian for this one.

Yep, thought Fiji was very hard done by against Wales, so sharing your Fiji love at the mo.

Should be a cracker, but it's on at 3:45am here in Aotearoa so I'll have to make do with a replay later in the day.

Kick-off is at 00:45AM here so it is record and watch over breakfast here too

Not the greatest viewing time for my Fijian neighbours either, but they'll find a way to celebrate it regardless.

Gumboot wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 5:22 am Not the greatest viewing time for my Fijian neighbours either, but they'll find a way to celebrate it regardless.

Fiji will undoubtedly be awake for it. Be an official govt day off if they win.

Should be a cracker, would love to see the Islanders turn them over.

ASMO wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:04 pm Should be a cracker, would love to see the Islanders turn them over.

Ditto although I know WR will have issued instructions to the officials to ensure Aus win: hence that's my FR pick.

There was a thread for this... https://notplanetrugby.com/viewtopic.php?t=2653

C'mon Fiji!!!

Merged the freds

I suspect most of the neutrals are rooting for Fiji. Fingers crossed for a good game.

How was there another thread when my post is the top one.

Oh well. Asmo sorted it.

Why oh why for what might be one of the best games of this RWC have they employed the intellectual vaccuum that is Nolly Waterman to co commentate!!

I think this is going to be brutal.
Probably quite a few cards

So, no one has told Fiji that high tackles aren't flavour of the month.

Brace shafting Fiji already

PCPhil wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:50 pm So, no one has told Fiji that high tackles aren't flavour of the month.

Save that thought for the next match

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:50 pm Brace shafting Fiji already

That eye patch is not too good on this occasion

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:51 pm

PCPhil wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:50 pm So, no one has told Fiji that high tackles aren't flavour of the month.

Save that thought for the next match

Oh, we're sh1t anti rugby unless proved otherwise

Aussie backs are all offside

ASMO wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:41 pm Why oh why for what might be one of the best games of this RWC have they employed the intellectual vaccuum that is Nolly Waterman to co commentate!!

It's her voice that is so annoying. I can screen out the commentators usually but not her whiney/screechy efforts.

ASMO wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:54 pm Aussie backs are all offside

At every breakdown. Watch Brace ping Fiji 1st time they infringe.

Jesus it's that braying woman on itv. Mute again it is.

Advantage Brace you clown.

LenCohen wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:58 pm Jesus it's that braying woman on itv. Mute again it is.

Beer helps to dull it. Wine will also work I think.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:55 pm

ASMO wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:41 pm Why oh why for what might be one of the best games of this RWC have they employed the intellectual vaccuum that is Nolly Waterman to co commentate!!

It's her voice that is so annoying. I can screen out the commentators usually but not her whiney/screechy efforts.

She is absolutely brutal. Verbal diarrhoea in the most irritating voice imaginable.

Fiji scrum is a revelation.

RTE commentary is surprisingly decent if you VPN to get a stream

PCPhil wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:05 pm Fiji scrum is a revelation.

Was thinking the same: this is no mug Aus unit. It will bum the Welsh scrum.

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:05 pm

PCPhil wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:05 pm Fiji scrum is a revelation.

Was thinking the same: this is no mug Aus unit. It will bum the Welsh scrum.

For once all the comms around how good it is for Fiji to be in SR isn’t just blowing smoke. You can see the results of that extra time together

Pity with no Muntz, Fiji can't rely upon pens with any surety.

fishfoodie wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:09 pm

Torquemada 1420 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:05 pm

PCPhil wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2023 4:05 pm Fiji scrum is a revelation.

Was thinking the same: this is no mug Aus unit. It will bum the Welsh scrum.

For once all the comms around how good it is for Fiji to be in SR isn’t just blowing smoke. You can see the results of that extra time together

And, critically, less fall out this time from players having to stay with clubs for money reasons.

Gordon getting ragdolled at every turn

I know I've said it a load of times, but not starting with Tuisova at centre and Botia in the backrow was a huger error against Wales.

Did that go 5m ?

What TF are the Fre ball boys doing there? One of them should have touched that immediately to prevent a quick Aussie throw.