17 January, 2026, 1:42 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Flying Fijians to face Wales in their first match of the 2023 RWC
All Blacks will take on France in a blockbuster opening match

Flying Fijians to face Wales in their first match of the 2023 RWC

All Blacks will take on France in a blockbuster opening match

By Dhanjay Deo
27/02/2021
Flying Fijians against Wales at the RWC 2019. [image: RWC]

The Flying Fijians will face Wales in their first match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup on 11th September, 2023.

Fiji’s second match will be against Australia on 18th September, 2023 while their third and fourth matches will be against qualifying teams who are yet to be confirmed.

The All Blacks will take on France in a blockbuster opening match to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Hosts France and New Zealand will kick off the 10th edition on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Paris' Stade de France.

The national stadium sees two-time champions Australia playing the following day against a European side yet to be decided in Pool C. Ireland will open on the same Saturday in wine-growing Bordeaux, also against a European team in Pool B.

Defending champions South Africa will start their bid for a record fourth world title against Scotland in Pool B on September 11, one day after beaten finalists England – the 2003 champions – take on Argentina in Pool D at the 67,000-capacity Stade Velodrome.

[Source: Stuff.co.nz]

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Coral Coast 7s: Police Blue to take on Yaro Chiefs while Mike Friday Select face Ravuka Sharks in the semis
The men’s semi-final matchups are locked in at the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s, with four top sides set to clash at Lawaqa Park this afternoon....
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Concerns raised over rising hit-and-run cases, police call for driver responsibility
Concerns are being raised over the increasing number of hit-and-run cases, with Acting Deputy Police Commissioner Aporosa Lutunauga urging the public ...
1 hour ago

Supporting women fishers strengthens families and future generations
Over 50 percent of coastal fisheries users and more than 90 percent of freshwater resource users are women, highlighting the critical role women ...
1 hour ago

Visually impaired users struggle with new banknotes
A note identifier card is set to be introduced as an interim measure to help persons with visual impairment distinguish between Fiji’s new ...
1 hour ago

Lakeba Airport runway expansion considered to boost Lau tourism
The Government is exploring the expansion of Lakeba Airport’s runway to accommodate an ATR-42 aircraft as part of broader efforts to boost ...
2 hours ago

Harry Styles confirms new album 'Kiss All The Time', set for March release
The wait is over for Harry Styles fans.He he has announced his return to music.The pop star has been teasing fans since December with cryptic ...
3 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
15 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
26 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
26 days ago

TOP