Wales vs. Fiji RWC 2023: Date, Time, Channels

Get ready for an exhilarating clash at the Rugby World Cup 2023 as Wales faces off against Fiji. Here’s everything you need to know about Wales vs. Fiji kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups:

When is Wales vs. Fiji?

Sunday, September 10, when Wales and Fiji will go head-to-head in one of the most highly anticipated matches of the Rugby World Cup 2023.

Where is Wales vs. Fiji?

The battleground for this thrilling encounter is the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France. This iconic stadium is set to host a showdown for the ages.

What Time is Kick-Off?

The match is scheduled to kick off at 9p.m. local time / 5a.m. AEST / 8p.m. GMT.

What TV Channel is Wales vs. Fiji On?

For those who prefer to watch the game on television, here are the channels broadcasting the Wales vs. Fiji match:

ITV (Wales)
FBC TV (Fiji)
SuperSport (South Africa)
TF1 Group (France)
ESPN LATIN AMERICA (Argentina)
ITV, ITVX (United Kingdom)
RTE and Virgin (Ireland)
TVR (Romania)
Rai (Italy)
Namibia Broadcasting Corporation (NBC)
France 2 (France)
SuperSport (South Africa)
Sky Sports (New Zealand)
Stan Sport (Australia)
TSN (Canada)
NBC (USA)

How to Live Stream Wales vs. Fiji Online

If you prefer online streaming, several OTT (Over-The-Top) video streaming services have you covered:

Wales vs. Fiji Live Stream from Anywhere

For viewers in regions where these streaming services are geo-restricted, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access them. Choose a VPN service, connect to a server in a region where the service is available, and enjoy the match as if you were there.

Here’s a simple guide on how to do it:

Choose a reputable VPN service provider.
Install the VPN on your device and connect to a server in a region where the game is being broadcast.
Visit your chosen streaming service and enjoy the match as if you were in that region.

Here are some popular VPNs:

NordVPN
ExpressVPN
Surfshark
CyberGhost
PrivateVPN

How to Listen to Wales vs. Fiji?

If you prefer listening to the exciting commentary, you can tune in via radio or online services:

BBC Radio (Wales)
FBC Radio (Fiji)
SAfm (South Africa)
BBC Radio (Scotland)
Triple M (Australia)
RTE Radio (Ireland)
RFI (France)
Radio Romania (Romania)
RaiPlay (Italy)
NBC (Namibia)
BBC Radio 5 Live (UK)
TalkSport (UK)
RFI (France)
SuperSport Radio (South Africa)
Radio New Zealand (New Zealand)
ESPN Radio (USA)

Who is the referee?

The referee for the Wales vs Fiji match in the 2023 Rugby World Cup is Matthew Carley (England). This marks his inaugural appearance as a World Cup referee, as he previously fulfilled the role of an assistant during the 2019 tournament.

Team News

Wales and Fiji have met 4 times previously Rugby World Cup meetings, specifically during the pool stages of the 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2019 editions of the tournament. Fiji’s notable victory over Wales occurred in 2007, but Wales emerged victorious in the remaining three encounters.

In total, Wales and Fiji have contested each other in 13 matches. Out of these, Wales has secured victory in 11 matches, while Fiji has managed to win just one. Additionally, there was one occasion when the two nations played to a draw.

Wales line-ups

The Wales line-ups for the Fiji is as follows:

Liam Williams
Louis Rees Zammit
George North
Nick Tompkins
Josh Adams
Dan Biggar
Gareth Davies
Gareth Thomas
Ryan Elias
Tomas Francis
Will Rowlands
Adam Beard
Aaron Wainwright
Jac Morgan
Taulupe Faletau.

Replacements:

Elliot Dee
Corey Domachowski
Dillon Lewis
Dafydd Jenkins
Tommy Reffell
Tomos Williams
Sam Costelow
Rio Dyer

Fiji line-ups

The Fiji line-ups for the Wales is as follows:

Eroni Mawi
Sam Matavesi
Luke Tagi
Isoa Nasilasila
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Albert Tuisue
Lekima Tagitagivalu
Viliame Mata
Frank Lomani
Teti Tela
Vinaya Habosi
Semi Radradra
Waisea Nayacalevu
Selestino Ravutaumada
Ilaisa Droasese