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Australia’s second match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup is at this time towards Fiji, who very practically pulled off a last-gasp victory over Wales of their opening recreation of the tourament.

Eddie Jones’s second stint as Wallabies head coach has not gone very properly to date, though he lastly bought a victory below his belt when Australia beat Georgia on the opening weekend.

Going into the second spherical of fixtures at this World Cup, Australia are joint high of Pool C with 5 factors and Fiji are third, owing to the 2 bonus factors they received within the defeat to Wales.

When is it?

This match is at this time (17 September) kicking off at 4.45pm UK time (5.45pm native time).

It’s the seventh of eight video games going down on the second weekend of the match (which begins on Thursday). For a full record of fixtures, see our complete information to the pool levels.

What is the most recent crew information?

Australia stay hopeful captain Will Skelton shall be match to face Fiji regardless of having scans on a calf damage.

Line-out coach Dan Palmer mentioned: “We are giving Will as much time as possible to get ready for the game.

“He’s in treatment, working with the physios at the moment. We’ll give him until the last minute.

“There’s no mind games, we are just giving him as long as possible. He’s an important part of our team and we’re prepared to do that. He might play and he might not.”

Palmer confirmed Matt Philip will come into the facet ought to second row Skelton fail to make it with David Porecki taking on as skipper.

Veteran prop James Slipper, scrum-half Nic White and lock Nick Frost are additionally set to characteristic.

Australia XV: B Donaldson; M Nawaqanitawase, J Petaia, S Kerevi, M Koroibete; C Gordon, N White, A Bell, D Porecki, J Slipper, N Frost, W Skelton, T Hooper, F McReight, R Valetini.

Replacements: J Welsh, B Schoupp, Z Nonggorr, R Arnold, R Leota, I Fines-Leleiwasa, L Foketi, S Vunivalu.

Where is it?

Stade Geoffroy-Guichard hosts this one, in Saint-Étienne. It’s the oldest stadium getting used on the 2023 Rugby World Cup, and has a capability of 42,152.

Who is the referee?

Andrew Brace, a Welshman, is in cost, with Jaco Peyper and Chris Busby working as his assistants. Brace got here in for criticism again in 2020 for his efficiency in England’s Autumn Nations Cup recreation towards France however is now a daily for high Tests.

How to watch on TV

ITV has unique broadcast rights to present the Rugby World Cup within the UK. Almost all of the matches are being proven dwell on ITV1, together with this one.

Radio commentary shall be out there solely on the BBC, throughout Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and the BBC Sounds.

How do I get tickets?

There are nonetheless restricted tickets out there, by means of the match’s official ticketing web site.

What is the latest historical past between the groups?

In latest occasions, Fiji haven’t troubled Australia. In reality, the final time Fiji beat the Wallabies was in 1954.

These two groups have World Cup historical past, albeit all in Australia’s favour. At the 2019 World Cup, Fiji had been overwhelmed by Australia 39-21. They misplaced 28-13 within the 2015 version and had been overwhelmed 55-12 within the 2007 World Cup.

What are the chances?

• Australia to win 4/9
• Fiji to win 9/5
• Draw 19/1