AUS
	No.	Name
15Israel Folau, -
14Adam Ashley-Cooper, -
13Tevita Kuridrani, -
12Matt Giteau, -
11Rob Horne, -
10Bernard Foley, -  2  3
9Will Genia, -
1Scott Sio, -
2Stephen Moore, -
3Sekope Kepu, - T
4Kane Douglas, -
5Rob Simmons, -
6Scott Fardy, -
7Michael Hooper, -
8David Pocock, - T 2
Replacements
16Tatafu Polota-Nau, -
17James Slipper, -
18Greg Holmes, -
19Will Skelton, -
20Dean Mumm, -
21Nick Phipps, -
22Matt Toomua, -
23Kurtley Beale, -

FIJI
	No.	Name
15Metuisela Talebula, -
14Waisea Nayacalevu, -
13Vereniki Goneva, -
12Gaby Lovobalavu, -
11Nemani Nadolo, -   2
10Ben Volavola, - T
9Nikola Matawalu, -
1Campese Ma'afu, -
2Talemaitoga Tuapati, -
3Manasa Saulo, -
4Tevita Cavubati, -
5Leone Nakarawa, -
6Peceli Yato, -
7Akapusi Qera, -
8Netani Talei, -
16Viliame Veikoso, -
17Peni Ravai, -
18Isei Colati Koliavu, -
19Nemia Soqeta, -
20Malakai Ravulo, -
21Nemia Kenatale, -
22Josh Matavesi, -
23Asaeli Tikoirotuma, -

*Players currently on the pitch are shown in bold

Game Info

Venue: Principality Stadium

11:45 AM, September 23, 2015

Attendance: 67,253

3348dPA Sport

Pocock and Foley see off Fijian threat

Australia opened their World Cup campaign with a 28-13 victory over Fiji in Cardiff but their failure to pick up a bonus point could prove decisive in the final reckoning.

Match Commentary

82'		Read the match report here: http://en.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/story/275763.html Here's what ESPN's man on the ground Sam Bruce (@SamBruce86) had to say: "The Wallabies have come through their opening match at the Rugby World Cup, but only after a determined Fiji dominated the final 20 minutes at Millennium Stadium. The Aussies, too, failed to match England's effort in picking up a bonus point against the Pacific Islanders - a fact that may prove decisive given the strength of Pool A. The Aussies looked to be coasting at half-time after first-half rolling maul tries from David Pocock, which Sekope Kepu added to soon after the break. But Ben Volavola's solo try gave the Fijians some outside hope and while they never really looked like winning the encounter, the underdogs certainly finished the stronger. Wallabies coach Michael Cheika will likely lament his side's poor handling, but in the rolling maul, he has a powerful weapon at the ready."
81'		FULL TIME! What's been evident here is actually how good a side Australia really are upfront. Their set piece is far better than what we've seen in the past and overall they look a very accomplished side. Genuine contenders and, as expected, England and Wales have a tricky task on their hands. Fiji looked bright in periods, with Volavola their standout performer, but their tiredness showed but they can definitely leave with their head high as they stretched the Wallabies at times. A much better second half performance but they lacked that cutting edge to break through the Australian line. Full time at the Millennium - no bonus point for the @Wallabies which may prove crucial. Fijians didn't tire as expected. #AUSvFJI — Sam Bruce (@Sambruce86) September 23, 2015
81'+1		28-13 End of second half

Match Stats

AUS

FIJI

47%

53%

47%

53%

AUS

FIJI

88	Runs	117
376	Meters Run	320
3	Clean Breaks	5
124	Tackles	86
21	Missed Tackles	15
7	Turnover Knock On	4

Standings

Pool A
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	FRA	4	+178	18
2	NZL	4	+206	15
3	ITALY	4	-67	10
4	URUG	4	-99	5
5	NAMIB	4	-218	0
Pool B
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	IRE	4	+144	19
2	SA	4	+117	15
3	SCOT	4	+75	10
4	TONGA	4	-81	5
5	ROM	4	-255	0
Pool C
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	WALES	4	+84	19
2	FIJI	4	+5	11
3	AUS	4	-1	11
4	POR	4	-39	6
5	GEO	4	-49	3
Pool D
R	Team	GP	PD	P
1	ENG	4	+111	18
2	ARG	4	+58	14
3	JPN	4	+2	9
4	SAMOA	4	+17	7
5	CHI	4	-188	0

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