2017 RLWC - QF2 - NZL 2-4 FIJ @ Wellington

[Timmah]

1. Roger Tuivasa-sheck 2. Dallin Watene Zelezniak 3. Dean Whare 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Jordan Rapana
6. Te Maire Martin 7. Shaun Johnson
8. Martin Taupau 9. Danny Levi 10. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 11. Simon Mannering 12. Joseph Tapine 13. Adam Blair

Interchange: 14. Nelson Asofa-Solomona 15. Russell Packer 16. Isaac Liu 17. Kodi Nikorima
18. Kenneath Bromwich 19. Jason Nightingale 20. Peta Hiku 21. Addin Fonua-Blake

1. Kevin Naiqama 2. Suliasi Vunivalu 3. Taane Milne 4. Akuila Uate 5. Marcelo Montoya
6. Jarryd Hayne 7. Henry Raiwalui
8. Ashton Sims 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. Eloni Vunakece 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Brayden Wiliame 13. Tui Kamikamica

Interchange: 14. Joe Lovodua 15. Jacob Saifiti 16. Junior Roqica 17. Ben Nakubuwai
18. James Storer 19. Salesi Faingaa 20. Sitiveni Moceidreke 21. Pio Sokobalavu


Match Officials
Referee: Matt Cecchin
Sideline Officials: Chris Kendall, Michael Wise
Video Referee: Bernard Sutton​

 

[stormbati]

Would of been a great match had Fiji have all their forwards available.

 

[Burns]

Fiji just don’t have the forwards to match NZ. Could be close up to half time, but NZ should do it pretty easily, 12+

 

[Billythekid]

Fiji just don’t have the forwards to match NZ. Could be close up to half time, but NZ should do it pretty easily, 12+

Pretty much what I'm expecting.

 

[Mr Angry]

I give Fiji every hope. Sure they have flogged some pretty low quality teams thus far, but you can only beat who you play.

Fiji have the most points scored.

Whilst NZ should win, the Kidwell factor gives Fiji a chance.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Hayne gonna carve up these plodders

 

[stormbati]

Thing is no one really knows just how good Fiji really are. I like to think if the NZ played Fiji's opposition the scores would be similar so maybe Fiji are a lot closer than we think.
May be wishful thinking but the more I think about it the more I think Fiji can pull it off.

 

[expansionist]

I would absolutely love to see Fiji go strong here... its possible!

 

[Krzzystuff]

Really would love to see Fiji win, only one to vote for them lol. But I think that NZ will be hurting and will look to bounce back with a statement. Haven't seen a Fiji game this tournament as they aren't playing for best opposition for me to watch it after I know the scores like Tonga vs Samoa and NZ so I don't know how strong they actually are, after Tonga I think Fiji have every right to think they can cause another upset. Will be watching this game for sure.

 

[grouch]

Fiji have looked well-coached and play to their strengths - the edges. If they had a middle third anywhere near as strong as Tonga's I'd give them a great hope in this one. Kiwis by 18

 

[Rhyno]

NZ by 12

 

[ed-grimley]

Hayne gonna carve up these plodders

If Jarryd ignites the talented Fiji backline NZ could feel the pain. He will be a big factor.

 

[Evil Homer]

Can't we get some different commentators for these Fiji matches? Sick of hearing about Kevin 'Nine-gama'.

 

[Iafeta]

What a horrible crowd. Oh Wellington, way to get out and support the tournament.

 

[Dakink]

Come on Fiji!!

Of all the smaller pacific nations for me they have the most promise to be consistently competitive.

 

[Evil Homer]

What a horrible crowd. Oh Wellington, way to get out and support the tournament.

Weren't some people pushing for the final at Wellington? WTF has happened here?

 

[Iafeta]

Well there have been several failed attempts to get a Wellington NRL team. I think this proves sadly that they couldn't be sustainable on crowd support if this is their roll up for a Kiwis test match World Cup quarter final.

 

[_snafu_]

 

[2 weeks]

Interesting tactic by the Kiwi fans.

Come dressed as a yellow seat.

 

[2 weeks]

Bring back the happy haka.