Australia vs Fiji – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Rugby League World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Australia vs Fiji on and what time does it start? Australia vs Fiji will take place on Saturday 15th October, 2022 – 19:30 (UK)
Where is Australia vs Fiji taking place? Australia vs Fiji will take place at Headingley Stadium in Leeds, England
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs Fiji? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Australia vs Fiji
What channel is Australia vs Fiji on in the UK? Australia vs Fiji will be televised live on BBC in the UK
Where can I stream Australia vs Fiji in the UK? Australia vs Fiji can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer in the UK
THE TEAM NEWS
AUSTRALIA
19-man squad: 1 James Tedesco, 2 Daly Cherry-Evans, 3 Ben Hunt, 4 Valentine Holmes, 5 Jake Trbojevic, 7 Cameron Munster, 8 Latrell Mitchell, 9 Josh Addo-Carr, 10 Jack Wighton, 11 Cameron Murray, 12 Matt Burton, 13 Pat Carrigan, 16 Reuben Cotter, 17 Angus Crichton, 18 Tino Fa'asuamaleaui, 19 Campbell Graham, 20 Harry Grant, 22 Jeremiah Nanai, 23 Murray Taulagi
FIJI
19-man squad: 1 Sunia Turuva, 2 Maika Sivo, 4 Kevin Naiqama, 5 Mitieli Vulikijapani, 6 Sitiveni Moceidreke, 7 Brandon Wakeham, 9 Apisai Koroisau, 10 Ben Nakubuwai, 11 Taniela Sadrugu, 12 Viliame Kikau, 13 Tui Kamikamica, 14 Penioni Tagituimua, 16 Lamar Manuel-Liolevave, 17 King Vuniyayawa, 18 Netane Masima, 19 Semi Valemei, 21 Isaac Lumelume, 22 Josh Wong, 23 Jowasa Drodrolagi
THE PREDICTION
Defending champions Australia will go in search of a 12th Rugby League World Cup success but must do so with a very inexperienced squad. The Kangaroos have been dealt several blows ahead of the tournament with numerous players defecting to represent other countries but they still boast a host of talent and start as favourites to lift the trophy. Fiji have it all to do in this opening clash and suffered a 50-0 humiliation against England in their warm-up clash last week. That was far from ideal preparation and with three players suffering injuries which have ruled them out of the tournament as well as head coach Joe Rabele set to miss this game after being taken ill, the Bati are likely to be on the end of a heavy loss here with Australia able to cover the -36 handicap.
