Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
12 March, 2026, 10:41 pm
Central - 25°C Clouds
12 March, 2026, 10:41 pm Central - 25°C Clouds

Tupou will miss Fiji game with minor hamstring injury

Tupou will miss Fiji game with minor hamstring injury

By Alipate Narawa
15/09/2023
[Image: Rugby.com.au]

The Wallabies have confirmed Taniela Tupou has suffered a minor hamstring injury, and set to miss the test against Fiji.

Tupou suffered the injury during the week, with scans confirming he had avoided major damage, although could potentially miss the rest of the group stages.

Fortunately for the Wallabies, prop duo James Slipper and Pone Fa'amausili are likely to be available for Monday's Test in Saint Etienne.

Tupou will join Tate McDermott (concussion) on the sidelines, with Issak Fines-Leleiwasa set for his World Cup debut.

Slipper provides a major experience boost for the Wallabies, set for his fourth World Cup.

With 25 players playing in their first World Cups, the veteran Brumby has gone out of his way to help settle the nerves.

Back-rower Rob Leota says Slippper helped give them insight into what it was like the first time for him, just helping them with their nerves and that it is normal to have nerves.

Fiji play the Wallabies at 3.45am next Monday in Lyon.

Source: rugby.com.au

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
East Wing lift at CWM Hospital repaired; Lancaster and Children’s ward lifts expected by month-end
There is some relief as the essential lift in the East Wing of the CWM Hospital which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Intensi...
1 hour ago
LATEST NEWS
East Wing lift at CWM Hospital repaired; Lancaster and Children’s ward lifts expected by month-end
There is some relief as the essential lift in the East Wing of the CWM Hospital which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the ...
1 hour ago

I do not need to meet former FNU Council Chair Semesa Karavaki - Rabuka
I do not need to meet with former FNU Council Chair Semesa Karavaki because everything has moved on from where we were when he wanted to meet.This ...
5 hours ago

Govt targets 50% reduction in travel time on major corridors - Tuinaceva
Traffic conditions are expected to improve along the Suva–Nausori, Lami–Suva and Nadi–Lautoka corridor, with plans underway to reduce travel ...
6 hours ago

Decision to appeal Malimali ruling was mine - Rabuka
Prime Minister says he as "Sitiveni Rabuka" decided to appeal the ruling by High Court Judge Dane Tuiqereqere that found the dismissal of Barbara ...
7 hours ago

Fiji could soon have 9,000 people living with HIV - Ravunawa
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections ...
7 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
6 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
13 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
14 days ago

TOP