The Wallabies will get their Rugby World Cup campaign underway on Saturday, September 21 as they take on Fiji. The match is set to kick-off at 2:45pm (AEST) on Saturday, September 21, with it to be played at the Sapporo Dome in Japan.
The Sapporo Dome is an indoor stadium, located in Toyohira-ku, and Australia’s game against Fiji will be Match 2 at the Rugby World Cup after it gets underway on Friday night when host nation Japan take on Russia.
As Japan is only one hour behind Australia, local time kick-off will be at 1:45pm.
The Australian outfit are almost in a must-win position straight away, however, will enter this match as heavy favourites, before their second outing against Wales, followed by their final Pool D matches against Uruguay and Georgia.
Australia’s form is up and down though, with a big win over Samoa following a mixed Rugby Championship in Bledisloe Cup, where they won Game 1 against the All Blacks, but then were belted across the Tasman in Game 2.
Key game information: Rugby World Cup Match 2, Australia vs Fiji
Date: Saturday, September 21 Venue: Sapporo Dome, Toyohira-ku, Japan TV: Live, Fox Sports 505, Channel Ten Online: Live, Kayo Sports, Foxtel App, Foxtel Now, TenPlay Betting: Australia $1.12, Fiji $6.40 Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (New Zealand)
Squads
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Australia
1. Scott Sio
2. Tolu Latu
3. Allan Alaalatoa
4. Izack Rodda
5. Rory Arnold
6. David Pocock
7. Michael Hooper (c)
8. Isi Naisarani
9. Nic White
10. Christian Lealiifano
11. Marika Koroibete
12. Samu Kerevi (vc)
13. James O’Connor
14. Reece Hodge
15. Kurtley Beale
Reserves
16. Jordan Uelese
17. James Slipper
18. Sekope Kepu
19. Adam Coleman
20. Lukhan Salakaia-Loto
21. Will Genia
22. Matt To’omua
23. Dane Haylett-Petty
Fiji
1. Campese Ma’afu
2. Samuel Matavesi
3. Peni Ravai
4. Tevita Gavubati
5. Leone Nakarawa
6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu
7. Peceli Yato
8. Villiame Mata
9. Frank Lomani
10. Ben Volavola
11. Semi Radradra
12. Levani Botia
13. Waisea Nayacalevu
14. Josua Tuisova
15. Kini Murimurivalu