Fiji qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup in the most unspectacular fashion possible on Sunday night in Toulouse, as they slumped to a 24-23 loss to Portugal.
Fiji have named their team to take on Portugal in Toulouse in what is the final match of Pool play in Rugby World Cup 2023.
Fiji player ratings: Fiji emerged victorious in a closely contested clash against Georgia at the Stade Matmut Atlantique, showcasing their attacking prowess while facing a spirited challenge in the set-piece from the Georgians.
Fiji's head coach, Simon Raiwalui, has announced his squad for the pivotal Pool C match against Georgia at Stade de Bordeaux on September 30.
After the tight loss to Wales last week, Fiji responded with an emphatic 22-15 win against the Wallabies in Saint Etienne to shake up Pool C.
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui has named his match-day 23 to face Australia in Pool C at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne on Sunday, with Levani Botia coming in at flanker for Albert Tuisue who starts from the bench.
Former All Black Daryl Gibson has told the Fiji players their clash with Australia in St Entienne on Sunday is their “final”.
Wales looked to fight fire with fire and matched Fiji's enterprise with brilliant counter-attacking rugby of their own. They looked to have the game sealed before a furious comeback by Fiji that just fell short.
Fiji have made one changed from the starting XV that beat England two weeks ago for their World Cup opener against Wales on Sunday, with Teti Tela replacing the injured Caleb Muntz.
Fiji have made seven changes to their starting line-up to face England at Twickenham this Saturday.