Wales (6) 16 / Fiji (13) 16 (Final Score)

Wales hosted Fiji at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff at 21:30 Sa Time. This is the match thread for discussion of the game. The match was broadcast live on SuperSport 1 & CSN on TV in SA.

Fiji salvaged a draw with a converted penalty after time was up, final score 16 / 16.

Now the All Blacks wait for the embattled Wales team…. it’s going to be murder on a grand scale.

Scores:

Wales: 2 Penalties Dan Biggar, 1 Conversion & 1 Penalty Stephen Jones, 1 Penalty Try

Fiji: 2 Penalties & 1 Conversion Seremaia Bai, 1 Penalty Josh Matavesi, 1 Try Albert Vulivuli

  

Teams:

Wales: 15 Lee Byrne, 14 George North, 13 Andrew Bishop, 12 James Hook, 11 Aled Brew, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Richie Rees, 8 Jonathan Thomas, 7 Dan Lydiate/Martyn Williams, 6 Ryan Jones (captain), 5 Deiniol Jones, 4 Ian Gough, 3 Paul James, 2 Huw Bennett, 1 Adam Jones.
Replacements: 16 Richard Hibbard, 17 John Yapp, 18 Bradley Davies, 19 Toby Faletau, 20 Mike Phillips, 21 Stephen Jones, 22 Tom Shanklin.

Fiji: 15 Josh Matavesi, 14 Michael Tagicakibau, 13 Albert Vulivuli, 12 Gabirieli Lovobalavu, 11 Vereniki Goneva, 10 Seremaia Bai, 9 Nemia Kenatale, 8 Sisa Koyamaibole, 7 Malakai Ravulo, 6 Semisi Saukawa, 5 Jone Qovu, 4 Ifereimi Rawaqa, 3 Deacon Manu (captain), 2 Vili Veikoso, 1 Campese Ma’afu.
Replacements: 16 Talemaitoga Taupati, 17 Graham Dewes, 18 Seko Kalou, 19 Akapusi Qera, 20 Seveci Taka, 21 Ropate Ratu, 22 Taniela Rawaqa.

Date: Friday, November 19
Venue: Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 21.30 SA Time (19.30 GMT)
Expected weather: There is still uncertainty whether the roof will be open or closed. If it is open the elements will have an affect. Mist and fog will slowly clear but persist all day with a maximum of 11°C and a minimum of 7°C with a few showers and light easterly winds.
Referee: Jérôme Garces (France)
Assistant referees: Steve Walsh (Australia), Rob Debney (England)
TMO: Daniel Gillet (France)

160 Responses to EOYT: Wales vs Fiji – Game Thread

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  • 1

    Will be an interesting match, both are in the same Group as the Springboks in RWC 2011.

    Wales should win comfortably.

  • 2

    Not too comfortably…remember Fiji in the world cup…if they are up for it, Wales are in for a tough evening!!

  • 3

    2@ 4man:
    Fiji won’t be able to do it up front… and in the Northern Hemisphere they won’t beat Wales… again.

  • 4

    @ grootblousmile:
    I’ve predicted a Wales win…but not easy.

  • 5

    Freegin difficult names these Fijians have… comentator’s nightmare…

    15 Josh Matavesi – Jusssie Noggevleisie

    14 Michael Tagicakibau – Michael Netsokakgebou

    13 Albert Vulivuli – Albert Willie-voellie

    12 Gabirieli Lovobalavu – Gabrieltjie Losbal-alvoe

    11 Vereniki Goneva – Very Nicky Gonorea

    10 Seremaia Bai – Ag Jeremia Bye-bye

    9 Nemia Kenatale – Nemia Ken-sy-tale

    8 Sisa Koyamaibole – Siessa Kyk-da-bollie

    7 Malakai Ravulo – Malakkas Raviole

    6 Semisi Saukawa – Sê My Miesies Soekiekaki

    5 Jone Qovu – Ja Joune se Guava ook

    4 Ifereimi Rawaqa – If- rei-me Rawakaka

    3 Deacon Manu (captain) – He’s got the easiest name, that’s why he’s captain

    2 Vili Veikoso – Willie vi jou kos koop nie

    1 Campese Ma’afu – David se vet boetie.. M’a-farker

    16 Talemaitoga Taupati – Tammelekie Taai-putty

    17 Graham Dewes

    18 Seko Kalou – Check daai Kaal Ou

    19 Akapusi Qera – Ag Kak Pussi Kwera

    20 Seveci Taka – Sy-feckin Kakkas

    21 Ropate Ratu – Rotpastei Moertoe

    22 Taniela Rawaqa- Tannie Elsa Rowwekakka.

  • 6

    Titans posted a decent score tonight, this will test the Lions.
    Titans 310/4 (40.0/40 ov)
    Lions
    Lions won the toss and elected to field
    Dinner

  • 7

    Lions in early trouble

    Titans 310/4 (40/40 ov)
    Lions 3/2 (1.1/40 ov)
    Lions require another 308 runs with 8 wickets and 38.5 overs remaining

  • 8

    Een van die Pumas se rugbylegendes, ‘Oom Gert’ Grobler, is Vrydagoggend na ‘n lang stryd teen kanker oorlede.

    Hy is vanoggend om 04:00 oorlede in ‘Oom Gert’ was die broer van oud-Springbok Kleintjie Grobler en het ook vier wedstryde vir Noord-Transvaal in 1971 gespeel.

    Hy was ‘n veelsydige losvoorspeler én slot. En het die Pumas ook as spanbestuurder, onder-president en later as president verteenwoordig.

    Begrafnisreëlings sal op ‘n latere tydstip aangekondig word.

  • 9

    Lions 3/3 (1.4/40 ov)
    Lions require another 308 runs with 7 wickets and 38.2 overs remaining

  • 10

    Goodness look at this, Lions 4/4 (2.2/40 ov)
    Lions require another 307 runs with 6 wickets and 37.4 overs remaining

  • 11

    Lions 5/5 (3.5/40 ov)

    Ethy Mbhalati(rmf)3 wickets in 2 overs no run
    A Morkel 2 wickets for 5 runs

  • 12

    Lions 10/6 (4.5/40 ov)
    Lions require another 301 runs with 4 wickets and 35.1 overs remaining

    I wonder if they are aiming for the lowest ever score, think the record is 35 , jeez this is bad.

    Recent overs W . W . . . | 1wd . W . 1nb . . . | . . . . W . | . 4 1 . W .

  • 13

    Lions 44/6 (10.2/40 ov)
    Lions require another 268 runs with 4 wickets and 29.5 overs remaining

  • 14

    Lions in their moer…. Goooooooo Titans!

  • 15

    Good Evening All…

    Getting ready for the game…..

    C O M E

    O N

    W A L E S……….

  • 16

    Lions 91/6 (19.0/40 ov)
    Lions require another 220 runs with 4 wickets and 21.0 overs remaining

    Lions RR 4.78
    Last 5 ovs 25/0 RR 5.00
    Required RR 10.47

  • 17

    @ Blue Bird:
    Good evening BB

    Hope Wales play at their best, i dont like Fiji , they are only providing NZ with more fire power. 😆

  • 18

    @ superBul:
    Hi superBul, nice fire going here…..will open a bottle of wine in a moment, hope the Welsh boys have a good game tonight.
    What was your prediction for the Scotland v Bok game?

  • 19

    @ Blue Bird:
    cant remember but i am tired of these close wins by the Boks so i hope for a big one, think i picked it 20 or 22 to the Boks. Brave or stupid???

  • 20

    Naand mense.

    Ek hoop Fiji gee Wales n’ goeie skrik.

    Net wat Wales nodig het om hulle selfbeeld meer skade te doen

  • 21

    @ superBul:
    The close finnish made for a great atmosphere last Saturday, it was desperate in the last 5 mins!

    I have just seen a close up of Frans Steyn ‘Porno Star’ moustache on Facebook…it is hillarious, what is he thinking??

    Not a ‘Bird Pulling’ look!

  • 22

    You’ll be surprised what turns a french woman on

  • 23

    OK, are you ready….

    Having my dinner inbetween here… selection of the nicest cheeses, cold meats, biscuits… fatastic finger dinner…

    Biltong slices….

    Wonderful

    Life is great!

  • 24

    Evening everyone. Wales should win this one easy.

  • 25

    24@ Puma:
    Hello Ouma Puma….

  • 27

    @ Blue Bird:18 – Hello BB, So you have a log fire going, sounds kinda nice. I have my air con on full.. hehehe. Enjoy your wine.

    Wales should wint his one, no sweat.

  • 28

    Hummm…Fijian ‘Haka’…..Not sure about that.

    Frans rally farked Shane ~Williams up didn’t he!!

    🙁@ grootblousmile:

    Sounds like a tasty offering you have there!

  • 29

    @ grootblousmile:25 – Howzit Gbs, Jeepers I have been busy this week. Now for the rugga. Hope our Boks don’t give us almost heart attacks near the end tomorrow. For once want a good win and not close.

  • 30

    The Fijians are fine human muscle specimens… just not in their nature to play as tight as is sometimes necessary… it goes against their natural flair.

    Missed penalty to posts by Fiji

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