Japan vs Fiji

Match timeline

1. 81' Full-time: Japan 28 – 34 Fiji
2. 67' Ben Volavola slots the penalty as Fiji takes the lead in a thrilling contest against Japan! 67' Penalty: Ben Volavola (Fiji) — Japan 28 – 34 Fiji
3. 60' Ben Volavola slots the penalty and Fiji seizes the lead with their noses in front! 60' Penalty: Ben Volavola (Fiji) — Japan 28 – 31 Fiji
4. 54' Matsunaga's boot finds the target and Japan draws level with Fiji in a tight contest! 54' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 28 – 28 Fiji
5. 53' Warner Dearns crashes over for Japan, but Fiji still hold the lead! 53' Try: Warner Dearns (Japan) — Japan 26 – 28 Fiji
6. 45' Armstrong-Ravula's conversion sends Fiji in front as they take control of this encounter. 45' Conversion: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fiji) — Japan 21 – 28 Fiji
7. 44' Terio Tamani powers over for Fiji, who seize the lead with a crucial try before half-time. 44' Try: Terio Tamani (Fiji) — Japan 21 – 26 Fiji
8. 36' Second half under way
9. 36' Half-time: Japan 21 – 21 Fiji
10. 35' Makisi crashes over for Japan but Fiji maintain their slender lead despite the try. 35' Try: Faulua Makisi (Japan) — Japan 19 – 21 Fiji
11. 34' Motikiai Murray receives a red card and is sent off for the remainder of the match. 34' Red card: Motikiai Murray (Fiji)
12. 34' Takuro Matsunaga's conversion brings Japan level with Fiji in a thrilling contest! 34' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 21 – 21 Fiji
13. 26' Armstrong-Ravula's conversion puts Fiji in front as they extend their advantage over Japan! 26' Conversion: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fiji) — Japan 14 – 21 Fiji
14. 25' Tuidraki Samusamuvodre powers through to take Fiji into the lead against Japan! 25' Try: Tuidraki Samusamuvodre (Fiji) — Japan 14 – 19 Fiji
15. 23' Takuro Matsunaga's conversion brings the scores level as Japan draws level with Fiji! 23' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 14 – 14 Fiji
16. 22' Warner Dearns crashes over for Japan, but Fiji maintain their lead despite the try. 22' Try: Warner Dearns (Japan) — Japan 12 – 14 Fiji
17. 16' Armstrong-Ravula's conversion extends Fiji's lead as they seize control early in this encounter. 16' Conversion: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fiji) — Japan 7 – 14 Fiji
18. 15' Tevita Ikanivere crashes over for Fiji, who seize the lead with a powerful finish! 15' Try: Tevita Ikanivere (Fiji) — Japan 7 – 12 Fiji
19. 10' Armstrong-Ravula nails the conversion and Fiji level the scores with a perfect strike from the tee! 10' Conversion: Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula (Fiji) — Japan 7 – 7 Fiji
20. 10' Kitione Salawa crashes over for Fiji, but Japan still hold the lead after the early exchanges. 10' Try: Kitione Salawa (Fiji) — Japan 7 – 5 Fiji
21. 7' Matsunaga's conversion gives Japan an early foothold as the hosts establish their advantage. 7' Conversion: Takuro Matsunaga (Japan) — Japan 7 – 0 Fiji
22. 6' Naoto Saito crashes over for Japan to establish an early advantage! 6' Try: Naoto Saito (Japan) — Japan 5 – 0 Fiji
23. Match started