Wales vs Fiji: Rugby World Cup Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Team News, Lineups, Venue, Odds
Warren Gatland’s side have completed an intense 15-week training camp as they head off a difficult year for Welsh rugby at the tournament in France this autumn.
However, Fiji will be confident after beating England for the first time ever at Twickenham last month and will certainly have the tools to hurt a Welsh team that remains unconvincing.
Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s Pool C showdown.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Wales vs Fiji is scheduled for Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. (BST).
The venue for the game is the Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux.
Where to watch Wales vs Fiji?
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be broadcast live on free-to-air channels ITV1, STV and S4C on Sunday evening.
Live broadcast: ITVX, S4C Online and the STV Player (all free with a subscription) offer a live stream service online.
Live broadcast: Follow all the action with Standard sportis the dedicated live match blog.
Team news Wales vs Fiji
Taulupe Faletau is fit for Wales despite missing all three warm-up games last month with a calf problem, while Jac Morgan will captain the side.
Dewi Lake is not included due to a lack of training time, although George North achieved his 17th placeTh Appearance at the Rugby World Cup in midfield alongside Nick Tompkins.
Taulupe Faletau is fit again after a calf problem
/ P.AFiji suffered a major blow on the eve of the tournament when Caleb Muntz sustained a knee injury and was forced out of the squad.
Lineups Wales vs Fiji
Wales XV:L Williams; Rees-Zammit, North, Tompkins, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; G Thomas, Elias, Francis, Rowlands, Beard, Wainwright, Morgan (c), Faletau.
Substitute: Dee, Domachowski, Lewis, D. Jenkins, Reffell, T. Williams, Costelow, Dyer
Fiji XV: droasis; Ravutaumada, Nayacalevu (c), Radradra, Habosi; Tela, Lomani; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi; Nasilsila, Cirikidaveta; Tuisue, Tagitagivalu, Mata
Substitute: Ikanivere, Ravai, Doge, Mayanavanua, Botia, Kurukvoli, Tuisova, Maqala
Wales vs Fiji prediction
There is a real feeling that Fiji can claim a big prize as they open the season in France, but the loss of star player Muntz is a huge blow.
Wales simply need to win and have enough to prevail.
Wales wins by over 5 points.
Head-to-head history (h2h) and results
Fiji’s only win over Wales so far came in the group stage of the 2007 Rugby World Cup, also held in France.
However, they have lost every one of their last five meetings, including a 38-23 loss at Cardiff in November 2021.
Wales wins: 11th
Draws: 1
Fiji wins: 1
Latest odds for Wales vs Fiji
Wales wins: 1/2
Tie: 18/1
Fiji wins: 9/5
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
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