06.10.2015
Fiji 47, Uruguay 15 in Milton Keynes (World Cup, Pool A)
Romania 17, Canada 15 in Leicester (World Cup, Pool D)
Briefly
Fiji unleased their free flowing rugby against Uruguay to score a decisive victory. Meanwhile Romania came from 0-15 down to just overhaul the Canadians to register their first win in this Rugby World Cup.
01.10.2015
Wales 23, Fiji 13 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool A)
France 41, Canada 18 in Milton Keynes (World Cup, Pool D)
Briefly
Fiji and Wales put on a very entertaining game in Cardiff before Wales finally won 23-13. Fiji’s scrum often pushed the Welsh back at scrum time but they were unable to finish off some exciting free flowing moves. Wales’ defence was very good.
France overcame a very determined and spirited Canadian side in another very entertaining game.
POOL A
| P | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | BP | PT | |
| WALES | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 47 | 58 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| ENGLAND | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 60 | 39 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| AUSTRALIA | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 16 | 77 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| FIJI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 37 | 86 | -49 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| URUGUAY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 119 | -107 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Coming Up
03/10: England v Australia
06/10: Fiji v Uruguay
POOL D
| P | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | BP | PT | |
| IRELAND | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 94 | 17 | 77 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| FRANCE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 40 | 71 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 14 |
| ITALY | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33 | 50 | -17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| CANADA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 36 | 114 | -71 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| ROMANIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 82 | -61 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wales v Fiji in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool A)
Referee: John Lacey (Ireland)
Preview
This has been a long anticipated World Cup match ever since Fiji upset Wales 38-34 at the 2007 RWC in France. The win eliminated Wales from the tournament. Wales atoned for that loss with a 66-0 thumping of a very unhappy Fijian side at the 2011 RWC.
Both sides are affected by injuries to key players which will level the field. However Wales will be buoyed by their win against England, a team Fiji succumbed to in the opening game of the tournament.Unless Fiji can produce a game out of the hat like they did in 2007 I can see Wales outlasting the Islanders in the second half. This is a very different Welsh side to the one in 2007.
Prediction: Wales by 21 points. Score 42-21
TEAMS
Wales
15 Matthew Morgan, 14 Alexander Cuthbert, 13 Tyler Morgan, 12 James Roberts, 11 George North, 10 Daniel Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Taulupe Faletau, 7 Samuel Warburton (Capt.), 6 Daniel Lydiate, 5 Alun Wyn Jones,
4 Bradley Davies, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Scott Baldwin, 1 Gethin Jenkins.
Replacements
16 Kenneth Owens, 17 Aaron Jarvis, 18 Samson Lee, 19 Luke Charteris,
20 Justin Tipuric, 21 Lloyd Williams, 22 Rhys Priestland, 23 James Hook.
Head Coach: Warren Gatland
Fiji
15 Metuisela Talebula, 14 Timoci Nagusa, 13 Vereniki Goneva, 12 Lepani Botia, 11 Aseli Tikoirotuma, 10 Benjamin Volavola, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 8 Netani Talei, 7 Akapusi Qera (Capt.), 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 5 Leone Nakarawa,
4 Tevita Cavubati, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Sunia Koto, 1 Campese Maafu.
Replacements
16 Viliame Veikoso, 17 Peni Ravia, 18 Leeroy Atalifo, 19 Nemia Soqeta,
20 Malakai Ravulo, 21 Henry Seniloli, 22 Joshua Matavesi, 23 Kini Murimurivalu.
Head Coach” John McKee
France v Canada in Milton Keynes (World Cup, Pool D)
23.09.2015
Australia 28, Fiji 13 in Cardiff (World Cup, Pool A)
Scotland 45, Japan 10 in Gloucester (World Cup, Pool B)
France 38, Romania 11 in London (World Cup, Pool D)
Briefly
Australia’s first outing at this Rugby World Cup met with a win but not without many anxious moments. Fiji were very competitive right to the end and exposed weaknesses early on at scrum time and in the lineout throughout the game. Australia failed to gain a bonus point in the win a factor that could be telling later.
Japan’s fairy tale entry into the World Cup came to an abrupt end when Scotland, playing their first game in this tournament, dominated at the game progressed. Japan showed glimpses of the form, speed and skill they showed against South Africa, but another hard game four days after their first was too much to ask.
France stuttered and stumbled their way to a win over Romania and were made to fight hard throughout the game.
POOL A
| P | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | BP | PT | |
| WALES | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 9 | 45 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| ENGLAND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| AUSTRALIA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| FIJI | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 63 | -39 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| URUGUAY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 54 | -45 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
POOL B
| P | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | BP | PT | |
| SCOTLAND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 10 | 35 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| SAMOA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| JAPAN | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 77 | -33 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 34 | -2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| UNITED STATES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 25 | -9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
POOL D
| P | W | D | L | PF | PA | DIFF | TF | TA | BP | PT | |
| FRANCE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 22 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| IRELAND | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 7 | 43 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| ITALY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 32 | -22 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CANADA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 50 | -43 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| ROMANIA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 38 | -27 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Stats from www.rugbyinternational.net
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