Australia
21 - 18
Fiji
06 Jul 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 1
McDonald Jones Stadium
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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NZ
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AU
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GB
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
- 0' kickoff
- 8' try Dave Porecki
- 9' conversion Noah Lolesio
- 15' substitution James Slipper
- 26' substitution Angus Bell
- 27' substitution Dave Porecki
- 38' try Fraser McReight
- 39' conversion Noah Lolesio
- 40' try Salesi Rayasi
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 48' substitution Peni Ravai
- 50' penalty Caleb Muntz
- 50' substitution Tevita Ikanivere
- 50' substitution Iosefo Masi
- 50' substitution Eroni Mawi
- 54' try Lekima Tagitagivalu
- 55' conversion Caleb Muntz
- 55' substitution James Slipper
- 55' substitution Tate McDermott
- 57' substitution Langi Gleeson
- 60' substitution Allan Alaalatoa
- 60' substitution Noah Lolesio
- 64' substitution Viliame Mata
- 64' substitution Len Ikitau
- 64' substitution Jeremy Williams
- 67' penalty Caleb Muntz
- 69' substitution Simione Kuruvoli
- 70' substitution Salesi Rayasi
- 76' substitution Jiuta Wainiqolo
- 77' try Harry Wilson
- 78' conversion Ben Donaldson
- 80' full_time