Australia 21 - 18 Fiji

Full time

06 Jul 2025

International Friendlies

Stage: Regular Season Round 1

McDonald Jones Stadium

Australia vs Fiji head to head

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Australia edged out Fiji 21-18 in a tightly contested friendly match. Early in the first half, Dave Porecki scored the opening try, converted by Noah Lolesio. Fraser McReight added another try shortly before halftime, giving Australia a 14-5 lead. Fiji responded with a try from Salesi Rayasi just before the break, reducing the deficit. In the second half, Lekima Tagitagivalu's try for Fiji, followed by a penalty from Caleb Muntz, brought the score to 14-18. Australia regained control with a late try from Harry Wilson, converted by Ben Donaldson. Despite Fiji's efforts, they couldn't secure a comeback, resulting in a narrow victory for the home team.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 20.2°C (Feels like 21.4°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 7.6 km/h, gusting to 19.3 km/h Humidity: 62% Cloud Cover: 30%

Events

Kickoff
8'

Try

Dave Porecki · Australia

5 - 0
9'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Australia

7 - 0
15'

Substitution

Angus Bell on for James Slipper · Australia
26'

Substitution

James Slipper on for Angus Bell · Australia
27'

Substitution

Billy Pollard on for Dave Porecki · Australia
38'

Try

Fraser McReight · Australia

12 - 0
39'

Conversion

Noah Lolesio · Australia

14 - 0
40'

Try

Salesi Rayasi · Fiji

14 - 5
Halftime 14 - 5
Second Half
48'

Substitution

Mesake Doge on for Peni Ravai · Fiji
50'

Penalty

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

14 - 8
50'

Substitution

Sam Matavesi on for Tevita Ikanivere · Fiji
50'

Substitution

Sireli Maqala on for Iosefo Masi · Fiji
50'

Substitution

Haereiti Hetet on for Eroni Mawi · Fiji
54'

Try

Lekima Tagitagivalu · Fiji

14 - 13
55'

Conversion

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

14 - 15
55'

Substitution

Angus Bell on for James Slipper · Australia
55'

Substitution

Nic White on for Tate McDermott · Australia
57'

Substitution

Carlo Tizzano on for Langi Gleeson · Australia
60'

Substitution

Zane Nonggorr on for Allan Alaalatoa · Australia
60'

Substitution

Ben Donaldson on for Noah Lolesio · Australia
64'

Substitution

Albert Tuisue on for Viliame Mata · Fiji
64'

Substitution

Filipo Daugunu on for Len Ikitau · Australia
64'

Substitution

Tom Hooper on for Jeremy Williams · Australia
67'

Penalty

Caleb Muntz · Fiji

14 - 18
69'

Substitution

Philip Baselala on for Simione Kuruvoli · Fiji
70'

Substitution

Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula on for Salesi Rayasi · Fiji
76'

Substitution

Mesake Vocevoce on for Jiuta Wainiqolo · Fiji
77'

Try

Harry Wilson · Australia

19 - 18
78'

Conversion

Ben Donaldson · Australia

21 - 18
Fulltime 21 - 18

Player ratings

Australia

15 Tom Wright 6.5
14 Harry Potter 7.5
13 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 6.6
12 Len Ikitau 7.1
11 Max Jorgensen 6.7
10 Noah Lolesio 6.6
9 Tate McDermott 7.3
1 James Slipper 6.6
2 Dave Porecki 7.7
3 Allan Alaalatoa 6.2
4 Nick Frost 7.0
5 Jeremy Williams 6.5
6 Langi Gleeson 6.6
7 Fraser McReight 8.3
8 Harry Wilson 8.0
16 Billy Pollard 7.2
17 Angus Bell 7.1
18 Zane Nonggorr 6.8
19 Tom Hooper 7.0
20 Carlo Tizzano 7.2
21 Nic White 6.5
22 Ben Donaldson 6.2
23 Filipo Daugunu 6.6

Fiji

15 Salesi Rayasi 8.3
14 Kalaveti Ravouvou 6.5
13 Iosefo Masi 6.1
12 Josua Tuisova 7.1
11 Jiuta Wainiqolo 8.7
10 Caleb Muntz 6.9
9 Simione Kuruvoli 6.5
1 Eroni Mawi 5.8
2 Tevita Ikanivere 5.8
3 Peni Ravai 5.9
4 Isoa Nasilasila 6.3
5 Temo Mayanavanua 7.5
6 Lekima Tagitagivalu 6.7
7 Elia Canakaivata 7.2
8 Viliame Mata 6.6
16 Sam Matavesi 6.3
17 Haereiti Hetet 6.5
18 Mesake Doge 6.1
19 Mesake Vocevoce –
20 Albert Tuisue 6.5
21 Philip Baselala 5.6
22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 5.9
23 Sireli Maqala 7.1