Incredible, says Tuisova after beating Wallabies
The win also kept Fiji’s qualifying hopes for a quarterfinal berth alive.
Monday 18 September 2023 | 10:33
Josua Tuisova of Fiji scores his team's first try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Australia and Fiji at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on September 17, 2023 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
The Flying Fijians broke a 69-year-old drought by beating the Australian Wallabies 22-15 in this morning’s Pool C clash of the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Entienne, France.
The win also kept Fiji’s qualifying hopes for a quarterfinal berth alive.
“This is incredible,” said second-five eighth Josua Tuisova after he was named the Player of the Match.
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“I told the boys that we needed to empty the tank since this was our final,” the Racing 92 utility bound player said.
Halfback Simione Kuruvoli kicked over four penalties and a conversion for a total of 14 points while Tuisova scored a try with Frank Lomani kicking over a penalty.
The Wallabies scored two tries to Mark Nawaqanitawase and Suliasi Vunivalu while Ben Donaldson landed a conversion and penalty.
Australia plays Wales next Monday at 7am
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