The Wallabies have survived a late surge from a determined Fiji, with a Harry Wilson try at the death seeing the hosts claim a 21-18 win in Newcastle.
It is their only hitout before the British & Irish Lions series, with the first Test just under a fortnight away.
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Number eight Harry Wilson retained the captaincy while Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii and Harry Potter play their first Tests on home soil.
It's was first match-up between the two sides since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where the Fijians claimed their first win in almost 70 years over Australia.
The match saw Mick Byrne's side take control of the second half, after the Aussies took a 14-5 lead at halftime.
The match proved an historic occasion, with a record crowd and a historic first ever win for the Wallabies in the Hunter region.
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80' AUS 21 FIJ 18 Australia wind the clock down - much to the annoyance of the Fijian fans! But they've done enough, White to Donaldson, Donaldson kicks it out. We're done. Australia survive - just - for a first win of 2025 and a historic maiden win in Newcastle.
79' AUS 21 FIJ 18 Wallabies earn another penalty, they maul again. They give it to the forwards, and Wilson… gets it down! It's a try! Australia regain the lead. One minute will be played though. Seems to be some controversy with the grounding, but the ref rules it stands. Donaldson nails the conversion.
76' AUS 14 FIJ 18 Fiji build up a great passage of play here, looking to kill off this match - but concede a penalty for not staying on their feet. Wallabies move into territory, maul well and earn an advantage for Fiji being offside. Donaldson goes to the corner. Critical moment coming up.
72' AUS 14 FIJ 18 The Wallabies go up the guts, and get a good kick into the Fiji 22. Baselala and Armstrong-Ravula comes on for Fiji, as they win the lineout and clear. Wallabies attack again, Fiji return fire. Into the final ten minutes.
68' AUS 14 FIJ 18 Hooper and Daugunu is off, White clears off the scrum. Fiji attack again and are done for not rolling away, Fiji points to the sticks. Muntz nails it and Fiji go further ahead.
65' AUS 14 FIJ 15 Nonggorr comes on as Australia pick off the lineout and clear. Fiji attack again well but Jorgensen strips the ball - and knocks it on. Scrum Fiji, which win and attack well. They're getting closer and closer, but knock it on! The Wallabies survive - just!
61' AUS 14 FIJ 15 Lolesio is going off in a medicab, looks serious. Donaldson comes on in his place. We get a thumbs up from Noah as he goes off. Play restarts.
60' AUS 14 FIJ 15 Bell, Tizzano and White come on, and the Wallabies make a good move up the field before the ball goes into touch. Fiji botch the lineout, scrum to Australia in a good position, Lolesio breaks through but goes down, and Fiji counterattack well! They look to have scored, but have stopped for obstruction - Potter looks to have put a foot in play, no try.
56' AUS 14 FIJ 15 The official crowd number is 28,132 - setting a new rugby record in Newcastle by a large margin - and tenth largest crowd of all time at this venue. And on cue, Fiji spring into action! Wainiqolo makes a massive break, and Tagitagivalu scoops up to score. Muntz converts, Fiji lead!
52' AUS 14 FIJ 8 Fiji attack well, and earn a penalty for offside. They point to the stick, and Muntz… hits the posts, but it goes through! Fiji cut the margin to less than a try. Maqala, Matavesi and Hetet come on for the visitors.
49' AUS 14 FIJ 5 Fiji regather, and Williams is pinged for offside. Muntz sends it into Wallaby territory. They attempt a dangerous move - but lose it forward again on the last pass! Wallabies get out of their own territory and kick ahead, but Fiji regathers and kicks back, but the Wallabies regather well, catch them napping - and Jorgensen scores! The ref is checking it though, the last pass looked forward. It is, no try. Scrum to Fiji.
44' AUS 14 FIJ 5 Fiji clear well, and Wallabies try to attack but are pinged for not releasing. The visitors have a good opportunity early in Wallaby territory to close the gap, but the Wallabies steal it back. Scrum to Wallabies on their 22. Lolesio clears, Fiji go quickly but lose the ball and Australia attack quickly.
40' AUS 14 FIJ 5 Both teams are back out on the field, and we are back underway!
40+2' AUS 14 FIJ 5 Porecki has failed his HIA, he will take no further part in this game. Fiji however counterattack well after a solid play, get the Wallabies short on numbers… and Rayasi scores on debut! What a try! Conversion unsuccessful, but that's halftime.
39' AUS 14 FIJ 0 Potter makes a good break and nearly links up, but Fiji regather well for a goal line drop out. Wallabies go again, and find space out wide and McReight goes over! Lolesio nails from the sideline. Into the final minute.
36' AUS 7 FIJ 0 A great attacking play sees Wright put a dab through. Fiji have to clear quickly but the Wallabies have a lineout on the 22. They spin in wide but Ravouvou intercepts it and Fiji counterattack well. They kick it through and it beats everyone to touch, scrum to the Wallabies as we head into the last five minutes.
32' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Wallabies are pinged for not rolling away, and Fiji move deep into enemy territory. Williams intersects, and the referee pulls the lineout up for not being straight. Wallabies win the scrum and clear, and Fiji attack again before knocking it on cold. Scrum to Wallabies.
28' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Fiji try to go quickly, but are pinged for a neckroll. Wallabies kick into Fiji territory, and attack well, making it to the 22, however Gleeson is pinged for a dangerous tackle. Slipper returns to the field, passing his HIA - but Porecki is now leaving with a HIA, Pollard comes on.
24' AUS 7 FIJ 0 A seesawing passage of play results in a penalty to McReight for not releasing the ball. They do to the corner, and maul, but it's not straight! Scrum to Fiji, and they survive again. They clear to their 10m line, and the Wallabies attack again.
20' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Slipper comes off for a HIA Test. Bell comes on. After a small break, we restart and Fiji win the scrum and clear to just beyond their 22. Wallabies butcher the lineout and Fiji regather and go quick, but knock it on again on halfway. Wallabies get a good shove on, but a bit too keen. Free kick to Fiji and they tap and go.
16' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Australia do well off the scrum, and attack week. Wright attempts a kick through, Fiji regather but the pressure is strong and they knock on right under their own posts. Scrum to the Wallabies in a great position… they fling it wide, and Potter scores… but it's a forward pass! Scrum to Fiji.
13' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Wallabies regather of the kick-off, but Suaalii knocks on, with a Fijian hand also getting in the way. Scrum to Fiji in Wallaby territory, and the Wallabies earn a scrum penalty for hinging. Noah kicks but it isn't out, and a kicking battle ensues before Fiji knock on on their side of halfway.
10' AUS 7 FIJ 0 Free kick to the Wallabies and they go quick. Gleeson is held up over the line, but they've earned an advantage. They go to the corner and maul and Porecki will score! Conversion successful.
7' AUS 0 FIJ 0 A cross kick falls apart, and Fiji make a dangerous counterattack, however the Wallabies regain and make a strong attack on his own, however Jorgensen knocks it on, scrum Fiji. Better scrum for the home side, but Fiji go to the air and Wright regathers. A great passage of play but another knock on inside the Fiji 22.
4' AUS 0 FIJ 0 Early aerial play from the Wallabies nearly comes off, but Jorgensen knocks it on. Fiji earn a scrum penalty for wheeling the scrum, however Harry Wilson manages a steal off the lineout. Wallabies go on the attack in Fiji territory, and look dangerous.
0' AUS 0 FIJ 0 Pierre Brousset blows his whistle and we are underway.
KO T-MIN 2: The Fijians lay down the Cibi and the Wallabies accept the challenge
KO T-MIN 5: The queues to get in the ground are massive, with kick-off minutes away
KO T-MIN 10: Both prime ministers join RA Chair Daniel Herbert and his Fijian counterpart in meeting the players.
KO T-MIN 15: The teams walk out for the anthems, with Harry Wilson leading the Australians out on a delightful day for Rugby. Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is as calm as ever as he says hello to his family before the official proceedings.
KO T-MIN 25: The teams are now back in the sheds, with support in the crowd favouring the team in gold.
KO T-MIN 30: The crowd is building nicely in Newcastle as both hills start to fill up. There are fans already at the top of the grandstand as the teams go through their paces.
KO T-MIN 45: Confirmation no changes for both sides.
KO T-MIN 60: Coin toss goes the way of the Wallabies, who will receive and run left to right on the screens.
KO T-MIN 70: Both teams are in the building, with several Wallabies taking the chance to chat with former teammate Michael Hooper on the sidelines as he prepares to give his expertises for Stan Sport
KO T-MIN 90: Another day, another game as the Wallabies take on Fiji in Newcastle. A bumper crowd is expected that will comfortably clear previous Wallabies games at McDonald's Jones Stadium, with a perfect day awaiting fans as they start to stream through the gates.
Australia 21
Tries: Porecki, McReight, Wilson
Con: Lolesio 2/2, Donaldson 1/1
Fiji 18
Tries: Rayasi, Tagitagivalu
Con: Muntz 1/2
Pen: Muntz 2/2
WALLABIES (15-1): Tom Wright; Harry Potter, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Len Ikitau, Max Jorgensen; Noah Lolesio, Tate McDermott, Harry Wilson (c), Fraser McReight, Langi Gleeson; Jeremy Williams, Nick Frost; Allan Alaalatoa, Dave Porecki, James Slipper
Replacements: Billy Pollard, Angus Bell, Zane Nonggorr, Tom Hooper, Carlo Tizzano, Nic White, Ben Donaldson, Filipo Daugunu
FIJI (15-1): Salesi Rayasi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli, Viliame Mata, Elia Canakaivata, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Temo Mayanavanua, Isoa Nasilasila, Peni Ravai, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Eroni Mawi
Replacements: Sam Matavesi, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Albert Tuisue, Philip Baselala, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Sireli Maqala
Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR)
Assistant Referee 1: Ben O'Keeffe (NZR)
Assistant Referee 2: Angus Mabey (NZR)
TMO: Eric Gauzins (FFR)
FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZR)
The Wallabies' clash with Fiji will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and Channel Nine.
Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 12:45 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 1:30 pm AEST.
It will also be shown on Channel Nine, with coverage starting right on kickoff at 1:30 pm
