The big questions for Australia after Fiji victory
1 decade ago by Rugby WorldAustralia had to wait five days from the start of the World Cup to play their first game, so will be happy enough with the bright start they made in a 28-13 win over Fiji. What issues did the game raise...
'Australia played smart' - Ashley-Cooper
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyAdam Ashley-Cooper felt that Australia were smart to not play the ball wide into Fiji’s hands during their win on Wednesday. The Wallabies focused their efforts on the power of their rolling...
Australia vs Fiji - What we learnt, What we didn't
1 decade agoThe Wallabies beat Fiji 28-13 to avoid a Springbok-like opening game calamity, but they failed to gain a four-try bonus point and if anything, the final score does not do justice to Fiji’s efforts. 1 ...
David Pocock scores twice as Wallabies beat Fiji in first RWC 2015 outing
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpDavid Pocock scored twice as Australia proved too strong for Fiji, coming away from Cardiff with a 28-13 victory in their first match at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The Wallabies missed out on a bonus point,...
Rugby World Cup 2015: World Rugby must act over scheduling of games
1 decade ago by The TelegraphDavid Campese: That Fiji have had to play two big teams in the first five days and are out of contention is just a joke
5 players that impressed on game day 4
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDavid PocockThe returning back rower was played out of position at number 8, but that didn’t stop him having a huge impact on Australia's match against Fiji. The Brumbies man was a constant presence...
Wales to target England’s Sam Burgess after Jonathan Joseph misses out
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Wales’ Scott Williams says elusive Bath player harder to defend against• But assistant coach Rob Howley warns Burgess will be imposing presenceScott Williams believes Jonathan Joseph’s absence...
Five talking points from the Wallabies’ win over Fiji
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auThe Wallabies have got their Rugby World Cup off to a successful start against Fiji with a solid 28-13 victory. While there was a bit of rust in the performance, there’s no doubt the Wallabies will...
'I'm not counting points... I want to win' - Michael Cheika unconcerned about missing bonus
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentAustralia coach Michael Cheika insisted he was not bothered by his side missing out on a World Cup bonus point against Fiji.
David Pocock bags brace in hard-fought victory for Australia
1 decade ago by The TimesTwo David Pocock tries saw Australia to a hard-fought 28-13 victory over Fiji in their World Cup opener on Wednesday,...
