Fiji give their honest reaction to their Rugby World Cup loss to Wales

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10 ай бұрын

Rugby press conference with Fiji's head coach Simon Raiwalui and captain Waisea Nayacalevu as they react to their loss against Wales in their opening game of Pool C at the Rugby World Cup. #rwc2023
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@WillardsChips 10 ай бұрын

Fiji just become my favorite team, great advertisement for rugby and a great team!!! Brave Fiji, go boys, just do it!!!

@josaiavolavola1105 10 ай бұрын

It is obvious that these 2 men were holding in their disappointment with how the game was officiated. A very dignified and professional response

@richardblackmore527 10 ай бұрын

I am a Welshman and I was so impressed with the Fiji team's attitude and responses to officiating throughout the game. I honestly felt they were hard done by at times and some of the referees calls did appear to be biased towards Wales. Such a magnanimous attitude and true sportsmanship. I hope they beat the wallabies!

@saicagi4993 10 ай бұрын

They beat the wallabies 😊🎉

@chadalexander8722 10 ай бұрын

WOW - FIJI such humility. Nthg but LOVE and RESPECT. regards - South Africa

@lrh5206 10 ай бұрын

Amazing response. Amazing people, let alone players. These guys deserve to go so far

@mokolokomo 10 ай бұрын

Aus are going to face the most determined Fiji team ever. Hope the next games officiated fairly.

@ahconscience4279 10 ай бұрын

Wales we’re being warned in the 77th minute. That was wrong and unfair

@Slf530 10 ай бұрын

It’s going to be Fiji vs Fiji 😂

@zombievikinggaming4258 10 ай бұрын

Or they're gonna be emotionally drained and not have the same fight after such a disappointment

@11drow 10 ай бұрын

Fijis game vs Australia is gonna be refereed by a welshman. All I can say is WR has got it out for tier 2 nations and good luck to Fiji

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

@@11drow You're fcking kidding me, a Welsh ref?!! Okay, anyone who still thinks the reffing situation in the RWC is all good.....needs their fcking head examined.

@mikegray8776 10 ай бұрын

Utterly dignified and composed showing from Simon Raiwalui - certain coaches and Sporting Directors should take note. Everyone who watched the game KNOWS that the officiating on this occasion was both inconsistent and embarassingly unbalanced. But sadly, complaining will not undo the injustice. By FAR the best performance by a losing side in this World Cup - and now I (as an England supporter) will be hoping for Fiji to get a result against the Aussies on Sunday - they REALLY deserve to progress in this competition. No doubt in my mind that Semi and Waisea are now the most exciting and destructive Centre combo in World rugby - and it will be nothing short of a sporting tragedy if they go no further in this competition.

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

Plenty of Welsh fans in the comment sections all over KZfaq saying that Wales won 'fair and square'. Absolutely disgraceful from them. If this is the attitude from Wales, they deserve to get knocked out of the pool.

@MorAodhan 10 ай бұрын

Bad officiating should always be called out and addressed. Otherwise the problem will not stop. The sport is already dying, poor officiating will just bury it sooner

@mikegray8776 10 ай бұрын

@@MorAodhan Agreed - but when you have coaches like Rassie or Eddie making complaints strategically (ie to AFFECT the outcome of the next game or two) the whole thing becomes a joke. Anyone with one functioning eye could see that the officiating was desperately unbalanced and game-changing - even chalking-off a perfectly good Fijian try to award a penalty TO Fiji !!! Matt Carley should get NO more games this WC - and arguably for a long time beyond. But it is up to the huge numbers of “support officials” to stamp out these inconsistencies - not for decent guys like Rawalui or Farrell - OR wide-boys like Rassie or Eddie to be pitched, in after it is too late to make any difference.

@laginikorotokoni8140 10 ай бұрын

We on our feet even without winning ❤ Rugby at its dramatic best

@okedokeerolchoke9929 10 ай бұрын

This is why the fans love Fiji (besides the way they play!)

@zhazha4585 10 ай бұрын

Kudos to the coach, despite the loss, still is able to look and consider the bigger picture for fiji rugby. This is fiji after 1-2 years of super rugby, i can only imagine how good they will become after 3 years of playing super rugby and also playing tier 1 teams. Indeed this team played with alot of heart and flair, this was the highlight of the game and basically the whole weekend, Vinaka boys. That ref needs a good telling off

@garfieldbraithwaite8590 10 ай бұрын

What a dignified and restrained response. Difficult to see how the ref can justify his failure to punish Wales for multiple infringements. He had a shocker

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

Completely agree. The coaches should refrain from directly criticising the referee, as the respect in rugby should not be lost. Having said that, the IRB has to address and review the officiating to create a better level.

@quentinquentin6752 10 ай бұрын

Ref was a disgrace!! Appalling judgement!! Fijians rolling towards the Welsh try line after getting a dominant scrum and with he line within yards the ref blows the whistle to come back for a Fijian penalty?!! Explain that absolute BS to me and I don’t mean you i mean anyone? Just woeful.

@garfieldbraithwaite8590 10 ай бұрын

@@quentinquentin6752 I feel your pain. It was a disgraceful one eyed performance

@runningtoes7554 10 ай бұрын

Rolling his eyes wasn't graceful 😂

@user-Steele42 10 ай бұрын

I call BS on this dignified BS & the idea that reffs shouldn't be called out. It's that sort of thinking that has allowed this poor officiating to continue to no end

@EistLiom 10 ай бұрын

Class act, that coach

@stefanschotte5490 10 ай бұрын

Fiji played with their hearts. Always continuing, never giving up. Great team, great spirit, they deserved to win.

@Erictheking07 10 ай бұрын

How😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂..

@galinor7 10 ай бұрын

Are you suggesting Cymru didn't.

@Sindisile 10 ай бұрын

Humility and respect even in loss, I salute you Fiji, You will win next time boys.

@Erictheking07 10 ай бұрын

Great from them shame it's not on here.. dignified. In defeat .. they dropped the ball and that's it.. Good game.. Nice to see the underdogs winning 😮

@loganwilliams7635 10 ай бұрын

@@Erictheking07the underdogs have won 5 times in a row now though.

@funnymemes5626 10 ай бұрын

@@Erictheking07you mean tier 1 winning

@funnymemes5626 10 ай бұрын

@@loganwilliams7635don't forget to give credit to the ref

@Erictheking07 10 ай бұрын

@@funnymemes5626 the bookies favs lost.. the pundits favs lost .. 4 tries wow against a side ranked above them bonus point as well .. love it love it love it.. games about getting over the white line.. Fiji awesome massive big runners strong skillfully great off loads ..thats what the games about.. or you could drop a few goals and get the Same result . 🤔

@nicolaslegrand9414 10 ай бұрын

They not only are last custodians of rugby but they exemplify sportsmanship. That refereeing was a total disgrace, even more so in comparison to their dignified attitude. You guys have conquered our hearts in France!

@durriek9952 10 ай бұрын

It would be great to see Fiji added to the Rugby Championship

@galinor7 10 ай бұрын

Would New Zealand and Aus allow it? Of course they should be in.

@MrAhuapai 10 ай бұрын

@@galinor7 Its not NZ or Australia that would prove the biggest obstacle. European clubs are incredibly strict in allowing Fijian players opportunities to play for their country.The sooner we have a global calendar the better for managing players with club vs country obligations.

@buckleyshane 10 ай бұрын

Super Fiji game, the result should have followed. Best game of round 1 by a mile, coming from an Ireland supporter. Love your style of play, explosive and free flowing. Much respect. ❤

@sandywilkie564 10 ай бұрын

I was on my feet cheering for Fiji at the end. Very well played Fiji. The ref had a shocker, you deserved more.

@GwladYrHaf 10 ай бұрын

They deserved what happened, this is sport, not a popularity contest.

@ArietaVoli-qn5cd 10 ай бұрын

@@GwladYrHafwho said fiji is popular?u tripping. Ref was bias ,simple as that

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

@@GwladYrHaf What a stupid thing to say. The whole rugby world is pissed off at bad reffing, and you blather on about popularity contests. Simpleton.

@kpritcha 10 ай бұрын

@@ArietaVoli-qn5cd , there were multiple, “no arms” tackles by The Fijians that went unpunished. Look at the double hit on Thomkins after he put North through for his try. Both those players could easily have been yellow carded - so there were ‘debateable’ decisiones for and against both sides. As they said in this interview, the reason they lost the game was because they dropped the ball over the line twice and failed to catch the ball passed out to the wing.

@FalseAccusationSurviver0_0 10 ай бұрын

@@kpritcha Wait, what? did that Shoulder charge incident from the Fijian players came before or after the Welsh player's Multiple warnings incidents?

@secretloamface 10 ай бұрын

what a couple of top blokes

@marra4887 10 ай бұрын

Come of Fiji ! What charming and calm communicators; no excuses like some other teams. And they play with flair and joy! No negative tactics from this team - that's what we want to turn on people to rugby!

@XoticCamel_ 10 ай бұрын

What restraint by both men. Best game of the tournament so far. Wales and Fiji have so much history and love for one another 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💚🇫🇯 much respect.

@spitfire451 10 ай бұрын

Being a massive Welsh fan I feel that we got out of prison.... The Ref should of yellowed afew Welsh players.... But what true dignity and control both men gave in the press conference. Next world cup Fiji shall go a very long way.....

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

A noble Taffy, fair play to you.

@spitfire451 10 ай бұрын

@@dashingeduardosuarez I can only write, what I feel my friend.... 👍👍

@davidpearn2484 10 ай бұрын

Fair play the fijians have so much dignity, wishing fiji all the best for the rest of the tournament 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿.

@redsidebiker 10 ай бұрын

Gents of Fiji. As a Taff, I admire your restraint under the questioning. I agree that there should have been multiple yellow cards for us in the 2nd half, esp after the ref spoke to Jac at least 5 times. My Fijian Friends, you will give the Wallabies a hell of a game and this little bit of Wales that's been moved 60 miles East of the border will both be shouting for you

@telpacdistributors6037 10 ай бұрын

Much respect Fiji - you made us all proud to be called Fijians, no doubt you're a winner in our own eyes and all the best in next week's game against the Aussies!

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

Referee fcked you over, and all the rugby world knows it. Except for some choice Welsh fans who think its great to win a game that way.

@redgozza 10 ай бұрын

Great, dignified responses. Fiji can rightfully feel that Wales were let off the hook - multiple warnings only resulted in more warnings.

@Funkybassuk 10 ай бұрын

True. I was expecting a penalty try - or at least some sin bins.

@loganwilliams7635 10 ай бұрын

@@Funkybassuknever an infringement that would have led to a clear try scoring opportunity so never a penalty try. Yellow was questionable I think they would have a yellow if Corey domachowski hadnt got one earlier.

@sebastienreynier9006 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations to the Fijian for their brilliant game and dignity ! The best team on the pitch lost, it is awful but given their warrior spirits I am sure they will come back even stronger next time!

@eugenegerber5805 10 ай бұрын

Again a referee blatantly decides the outcome of the game

@charleschurch4901 10 ай бұрын

Keep it up Fiji. Things didn't go your way. Sorry the ref didnt seem to be neutral in his decisions.

@user-li6tj8vm3p 10 ай бұрын

Piece of advice moving forward, brothers you had prepared for this for the past 2 months, don't let this game defeat your passion, goal, and dreams, this is what you've trained for, what you have, this is what your supporters see in you, this is what you've dream and planned for, this will never come back, you are special, you were created for this day, you were trained for this, you have been through this before, its nothing new because you were mold to win rugby, and the win you need is in front of you, make it count, make it happen, it will never come back again, this is you, this is your nation, your warrior spirit and your destination, bring the win, make the history, your children will be proud of, your nation will be proud of, then when its done, you will say i have came, i have saw and i have conquered. Not By Might, Not by Power, But by the Spirit!!! I am Fiji Rugby, toso viti toso

@kainoizking 10 ай бұрын

Just for some extra context, this exact same ref had absolutely zero problems in carding the All Blacks out of the game when they committed continuous infringements under pressure, yet just 2 weeks later in this match he, for some reason, refused have the same attitude because it would be benefiting a tier 2 union. This is what we mean when we talk about Tier one bias. It always has been and will continue to be an uphill battle for smaller unions to get a fair crack.

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

Agreed, Carley should be retired from the World Cup. Going from one extreme to the other is detrimental for the game.

@Jack-qv5ru 10 ай бұрын

Excellent point, it’s so obvious

@nicensleazy1892 10 ай бұрын

what a great coach

@mickser101 10 ай бұрын

Ref cost them the game. He had a shocker. However the last pass to an open man metres from the try line will haunt them forever. Should have been a try

@mickser101 10 ай бұрын

@@thehangingtorchofdarkness4769 is that you Mr. Carley?

@mickser101 10 ай бұрын

@@thehangingtorchofdarkness4769 when Karma comes back on the Sheep from the Valley il be back to gloat. Fiji deserved it Wales got lucky

@Stofpad73 10 ай бұрын

You go Fiji!!! No way they give you another crooked ref. Humble but hard as a rock.

@severinvandewalle3470 10 ай бұрын

Was at the stadium and yes refs have a very tough job reffing this game but it certainly felt there was unfair treatment.

@FennessyMusic 10 ай бұрын

As an Irish man I probably should have been supporting my Welsh neighbours however you guys absolutely tore it up ! Massive well done on what has been the most entertaining and electric game of the tournament so far (by some distance) - bad reffing cost you the game but hoping that will be addressed for the wallabies game and you go out and smash them

@johnnyboy4711 10 ай бұрын

Irish here too and they were robbed!

@thespudbrother3310 10 ай бұрын

Irish here three and they were robbed

@philipmeiring3582 10 ай бұрын

Fiji played out of their skins and were a little hard done by. Massive respect, clear they are very passionate about their country and rugby.

@CowsmiIk 10 ай бұрын

Fiji we were so lucky to have beaten you. I mean, if you can’t admit the ref had a shoddy performance in this game, when can you? I’m amazed they didn’t review Biggars high tackle, he’s always gone in high, his tackle technique is dreadful. Also amazed at Domochowski not being sighted for the head on head with the 9? Looked like he just straight up head butted him, sent off with a yellow and that was it?! And of course the multiple infringements on our 5m line. We were gifted this game. Bad Luck Fiji, you are one hell of a team. Cheers 🇫🇯

@galinor7 10 ай бұрын

253 tackles is not a gift. Fiji were Britain but untactical. They had few good decisions. Cymru deserved the win.

@valurogers99 10 ай бұрын

@@galinor7with cheap n dirty tricks, yup you really deserved it 😂

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

@@galinor7 See how the unbiased Welsh supporter makes fair points, then the biased Welsh supporter doesn't address any of them, just talks about the tackle count, and therefore thinks that is what wins a game. Proper officiating and scores wins games, not tackles. Proper officiating affects the scoreline, not tackles.

@jakhaughton1800 10 ай бұрын

Fiji are a handful. I bet there are a few welshmen feeling battered this morning. Well done Fiji and if that final pass to the wing had been slightly better; who knows.

@leonardodavinci7425 10 ай бұрын

And had the referee not being so biased against them

@fleshen 10 ай бұрын

@@leonardodavinci7425 Oh come on!

@galinor7 10 ай бұрын

@@leonardodavinci7425claptrap and sour grapes. Well done Cymru!

@leonardodavinci7425 10 ай бұрын

@@galinor7 Everyone is saying that the referee helped Wales

@jbleboss101 10 ай бұрын

I agree the ref was very kind to walles, not giving yellow and not checking for potential high tackles but for the last 10 min on a lot of rucks fijians were late, straight diving in. Awesome match it was …

@durriek9952 10 ай бұрын

One of the most spectacular games of rugby i watched in a long time! Unfortunately, the ref is the talking point again!

@merablomidze9129 10 ай бұрын

Fiji played against Wales and the referees.. it's disgrace when referees spoil the match.. Respect both teams.. I remembered the 2015 world cup, Namibia vs Georgia (16 : 17) , where referee did everything to make Georgia lose..

@nayacakalou703 10 ай бұрын

What a shame that a great game was marred by inconsistent refereeing 🙈 Even the sideline officials were non-existent…including the video refs 🙈 Anyway, congratulations Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@cathalodiubhain5739 10 ай бұрын

Agreed the refereeing was awful. Best game of the world cup so far. Was hoping to see Fiji win.

@loganwilliams7635 10 ай бұрын

@@cathalodiubhain5739I know no yellow for Wales, and the clear forward pass for Fiji's try.

@michaelvdunne 10 ай бұрын

Fair play to the Fijians for being so restrained. It was the most disgusting performances by a referee and supported by a Tmo ,who called a no arms tackle then didn’t back it up, officials weren’t good in fact very poor.

@apeman2981 10 ай бұрын

Fiji were the better side and the ref didn't reward them. Outside of watching the Boks I was most excited to watch Fiji. All the best for the rest of the Tourny Fiji !!!!!

@margaretkeating9775 10 ай бұрын

What a great sportsman and the whole team.

@ibelieve1468 10 ай бұрын

Ref made massive mistakes. Feel sorry for Fiji

@JahRedz 10 ай бұрын

Whether or not Semi got the pass and try. We we’re on our feet and we’re proud of the beautiful game our warriors played. On to the next Toso Viti 👏👏

@user-Steele42 10 ай бұрын

I think it sucks that players & coaches are looked on poorly if they call out bad refereeing. They should be able to voice their opinion candidly. I think reffs are protected when they do a horrible job. It's messed up at this level and how it impacts teams especially teams like Fiji. I wish Fiji all the best

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

Do you think Gregor Townsend should have highlighted Jessie Kriel escaping a red card in the first few minutes of the SA vs Scotland game?

@laspalms8620 10 ай бұрын

@@HuwEvans.foul play is foul play

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

I think coaches and players should maintain the proud tradition of respecting the game and the officials. Keep dignity in out sport please 👍

@quentinquentin6752 10 ай бұрын

@@HuwEvans.actually yes I do.

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

@@quentinquentin6752 👍👍

@joanatawase2897 10 ай бұрын

Respect boys. 👏👏👏 the guts , determination and sacrifice u guys showed was tremendous , phenomenal n amazing to witness. Inspired young children . Some children didn't care abour the L but talk positively about your individual performance ' boy vcv nona lade2 o na Nasilasila , Sega nona bekpass ga o kavetani vei Radradra, sa yawa na combi, respect. 🤣🤣🤣 pls don't b so hard on the L , we acknowledge yo dreams , sacrifice, determination cos u care about our wish which always b your command .Fiji fans need another brilliant performance from their dream team against the Wallabies . Win or Glory .. Fiji tuge, tugi tuga. Go FIJI Go. 👉✌✌👏👏👏 kavocia yacova ni boko na cina mai bolatagane .💥💢💥💤

@AuxaneST 10 ай бұрын

Beat Australia! Believe! You can do it! ❤

@dirkklimanek2281 10 ай бұрын

I will be in St. Etienne to support Fiji next Sunday! What a Team, what a fun to watch, what a pain to see them loose this way yesterday. Hang in there and make it work!

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

Great game, but again inconsistent officiating rears it’s ugly head. Fiji must feel aggrieved, and I can sympathise.

@grahamread397 10 ай бұрын

Fiji Wales both played their parts in the most exciting game of the weekend, and in the end Wales were very lucky to take the win. Fiji handling skills and running was absolutely fabulous, seems they will be a force in rugby moving forward. Fiji vs Australia the must watch game for next weekend.

@loganwilliams7635 10 ай бұрын

Their running was great, they made a lot of handling errors though, and need to make their tackles!

@scoobydee3954 10 ай бұрын

So unlucky for Fiji. They were the better side. Ref was shocking

@joninton6678 10 ай бұрын

Haha blaming the ref again not the better side they lost

@scoobydee3954 10 ай бұрын

@joninton6678 what's funny about that. He was shockingly bad. What game were you watching

@patsyparisi2620 10 ай бұрын

@@scoobydee3954thought the ref was outstanding boyo

@scoobydee3954 10 ай бұрын

@@patsyparisi2620 🤡

@joninton6678 10 ай бұрын

@@scoobydee3954 bitter fiji blaming the ref they lost take it on the chin boyz

@GRIFFINSONSERIO 10 ай бұрын

CRUSH THE NEXT GAME

@footyfin 10 ай бұрын

Much respect to Fiji .... from an Aussie 👌

@jamesmiles1522 10 ай бұрын

Fiji, 5 pens in the red zone = no yellow. Wales, 1 pen in the red zone = yellow. (Sigh, world rugby shoots itself in the foot. Again.) Huge respect for Fiji.

@tommo8321 10 ай бұрын

Wales should have had at least 2 yellows. Fiji yellow was the most cynical and deserved a yellow and a penalty try. If he hadn't pulled down that maul it was a try.great game fiji are a better side higher ranking. But how can you not applaud that defensive effort 253 tackles

@galinor7 10 ай бұрын

@@tommo8321isn't 253 a record in a world cup?

@tommo8321 10 ай бұрын

@@galinor7 don't know but it wouldn't surprise me

@namasi7070 10 ай бұрын

@@tommo8321watch Biggar interfering with Ball near the goaline with a fiji overlap. If that's not cynical I don't know what is. In the last play of the game numerous Welsh players are in front of the goal line (off side) - nothing. Earlier Fiji is pinged for not retiring which is difficult to see because of camera angle, but wales get 3 points. Coach's point about consistency is all we ask for.

@tommo8321 10 ай бұрын

@@namasi7070 I agree Biggar should have been binned. Referee missed a lot wales got away with a couple of yellows. At ruck time fiji barely stayed on their feet and didn't get penalised

@philippecornelis5470 10 ай бұрын

Fidjis are every neutral rugby fan’s favorites since yesterday, that’s for sure

@quentinquentin6752 10 ай бұрын

Refereeing was an execrable example of officiating. Ref is a disgrace to the sport!! Welsh fans better show some dignity in this so-called victory!! They ought to have been reduced to 14 men on more than one occasion. Disgrace!! Ireland fan here so I was just looking for fairness and there wasn’t any!!

@garfieldbraithwaite8590 10 ай бұрын

Always good to see ‘execrable’ used in a sentence. Top vocab

@RazorMouth 10 ай бұрын

100% man, some game though. Best one so far. Fiji may very well topple Aus.

@ProperGander17 10 ай бұрын

Nonsense

@quentinquentin6752 10 ай бұрын

@@ProperGander17I have a new game and it’s called “spot the Welshman”.

@stuart_gill 10 ай бұрын

As a Welshman, I’m still wondering how we won that, and how we didn’t have more yellow cards at the end. Fiji played their hearts out and I think they deserved the win. I feel so bad for the player who dropped that pass at the end. I think Fiji deserve a quarter final spot on that performance. It’s a long way from over, and anything can happen in the next few matches.

@lemonsqueezy6864 10 ай бұрын

Welsh man here. I thought Fiji were the better team tbh. I think the majority of Wales recognises that. Please don’t take out the frustration of poor refereeing on the welsh team and fans. Everyone wants a fair game. Best of luck against Australia Fiji!

@HuwEvans. 10 ай бұрын

Well said. It was a terrific game to watch.

@laspalms8620 10 ай бұрын

Couldn't have been said better!

@quentinquentin6752 10 ай бұрын

Please chat to some of your fan base as they are behaving like morons on just about every comment board. I felt your team were cynical and unprofessional and got away with it. If that was my team I would be equally critical. Btw no criticism of you post! You seem like a decent sort. Shame that there are more of you posting.

@peteryoungpeteryoung965 10 ай бұрын

@@quentinquentin6752 I have played and watched rugby for 60 years, its the greatest sport around. Believe me Wales have suffered with poor refereing decisions multiple times over the years. England had Curry red carded for exactly the same tackle as a Boks player yesterday who didn't even get a yellow. Its not Wales fault that the ref was inept but he also missed a blatant forward off load in one of the Fiji tries too. In rugby what goes around comes around, if you don't realise that you are being naive. All this complaining about officials has come about since that shocking Rassie video, he should have been banned from rugby forever in my opinion. People need to stop complaining and get on with the game. Fiji are a credit to the game and they were very unlucky as much as Wales were lucky but I would love them to win all their other games in the group including OZ.

@mikeb3268 10 ай бұрын

Fiji we’re great, but c’mon, what country has never had bad refereeing decisions go against them? Wales deserved to win. They dominated for most of the game and scored the most points. Having said that, Fiji are my second favourite team for the comp.

@31Blaize 10 ай бұрын

Respect to Fiji both on and off the pitch from this Cymraes: what a game. Wish you the best of luck for your future games, you're always a great team to watch and I look forward to seeing what you can do against the Wallabies.

@Peni_ 10 ай бұрын

I normally hate when people blame the ref, however this game is the exception - if Matthew Carley knew how to referee properly and listen to his TMO, Fiji would've won that game fairly easily.

@MRFC7 10 ай бұрын

Same old sad history were refs favour the bigger nations. I mean isn't that obvious?

@codybulivou7902 10 ай бұрын

Exactly!! Always the same. Sad that this also happens in sevens rugby. And again the question is will World Rugby do something or is all they care about is making deals and profits. Is rugby even a sport anymore?

@johnpollock7952 10 ай бұрын

@@thehangingtorchofdarkness4769for the moment. Wait till the end of the world cup, all the decisions will fall in the right place so the teams World Rugby want to be seeded for the next World Cup will be in their places.

@taeaofoutuilaepa4852 10 ай бұрын

ALL THE BEST FOR DRUA FIJI 🇫🇯 🙏 ❤ 🇫🇯

@brianmsahin 10 ай бұрын

I just read that they're considering making an official complaint about that disgraceful refereeing performance. They should. Glad they got the 2 bonus points. Something to work from. Should have been 5.

@martinfarrelly5196 10 ай бұрын

Ref had alot of money on Wales.

@andygarcia6619 10 ай бұрын

Best rugby game in years…. Very unfortunate for Fiji 🇫🇯

@kisalei 10 ай бұрын

PROUD of the BOYS🇫🇯🔥💙

@Jack-qv5ru 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic performance. And game of the tournament so far. Fiji deserved to win.

@etienneherve396 10 ай бұрын

Well, i think that ALL the world is shocked by the "performance" of this referee.

@123hero321 10 ай бұрын

Not reviewing the high tackles in the first half that should have been cards for Fiji. Absolutely 👍🏻

@valurogers99 10 ай бұрын

@@123hero321aswell as the multiple infringements on wales 5m line with multiple warnings but no cards 👀 hmmm yeah

@MattTucker 10 ай бұрын

One of my new favorite teams, I really hope they can join the Southern Rugby Championship, They have shown that they would be competitive and would be a great asset to the tournament.

@potatowaffle5653 10 ай бұрын

Fiji player was beyond gutted and wanted to go hide away for a few hours. Tough having to face the press straight after

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

Especially when you know you were robbed completely.

@billwilliamdexter2300 10 ай бұрын

I have high respect for Fiji's head Coach for being an exemplary ambassador as far as humility is concerned.he does not dwell on the mistakes of others rather than having a propensity of tidying up their work -ons and be clinical in their set-pieces and delivery.likewise the captain has a great character in answering questions that shows dignity and deference.both are people of great wisdom..

@joeritchie2 10 ай бұрын

Biggest takeaway from the news conference was the refusal of the classy coach and captain to make excuses for the defeat. Surprised none of the reporters asked how much missing Muntz at 10 might have affected the outcome, but I would have expected a “next man up” kind of reply in any case. Too bad so much of the discussion around this amazing match had to center on Carley’s inconsistent officiating.

@kevinmartin5489 10 ай бұрын

Best match in the first round all the same.

@SeanT649 10 ай бұрын

The referee had an absolute howler. Whoever was watching and advising the ref from outside the stadium also had several inexcusable brain farts.

@ChenShan-zl6nd 10 ай бұрын

You already do your parts coach well done so players had to pull up their socks up so far see you in the next game against Oasis

@runningtoes7554 10 ай бұрын

I think Fiji needs to work on defence. You can't manage the ref but you can manage what you do. You can expect to win after missing 28 tackles and win a game. They missed nearly a 3rd

@Funkybassuk 10 ай бұрын

I thought 2 kicks at goal in the first half and not giving away that dumb penalty at the start of the second half would have won it. They lost by 6 points. The fly half also missed the first 2 kicks but it seemed like it was not his main strength tbh.

@gandigooglegandigoogle7202 10 ай бұрын

j'ai été vraiement désolé pour les figjiens....cette derniere balle ratée...grrrrrrr....bravo à eux c'était magique !

@kar.antares 10 ай бұрын

@rugbyworldcup needs to review the performance of such refereeing. It's a shame us island nations are such a powerhouse when playing in their foreign countries but when we come together as a team at international stage, we get nothing but unfairness and disrespect from all these "European" biased officiating. Don't call it the World Cup then, just organise and do your own sh*tshow of Europe Cup! For the Flying Fijians, we've got 3 more in the line with Wallabies being the most difficult. Expect the same unfairness. To win, only thing we can do is make clear breaks, rib tingling tackles and tries that gives no excuse to such puny referees. Like coach said, also more clynical. All the best Viti!

@fijianz1 10 ай бұрын

They were robbed plain and simple.. every honest rugby fan knows it.. Fiji is a humble nation.. this shocking refereeing will be an example long after this tournament is over... disgraceful 😢

@dashingeduardosuarez 10 ай бұрын

This is spot on. The referee should be thrown out of the tournament.

@beaumaxwell4498 10 ай бұрын

Come back tougher stronger fitter better KIA KAHA From kiwi .😃😁😎✌️👍.

@YaminiyasiGaunavou-ie4xv 10 ай бұрын

I am Fijian,,yeah we're definitely devastated by the result but the war is not over yet

@bobgiddy 10 ай бұрын

Gold medal to Fuji for their post match attitude.

@taeaofoutuilaepa4852 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Coach n Captain been honest 💯 👌 cause alots of ppls thinks the match was fix by the ref 🤔 😂 but to me as ah Manu samoa fan the game was great n Fiji makes some mistakes like Wales too..so best team won let's move on vinaka..

@thomaspollock5709 10 ай бұрын

You are right it's all about the small teams dugi are so good they should be in world ranks the ref was so biast and did not check Wales for many fouls.all of Ireland where hoping you win but tha last para was Shame .even us as Irishman would be show respect for figi as we know in their day can beat any team bless figi .from me and Ireland

@julianalderson3938 10 ай бұрын

This is just the begining for fiji.wish em all the best heaps of fight n unlucky 2.

@bulouvusonawalowalo1711 10 ай бұрын

This reminds me of Paddy O'Brien ,Fiji vs France 1999.

@joewise1677 10 ай бұрын

A miracle is coming up this weekend,

@JR-hy9dm 10 ай бұрын

💪Fiji !!!!

@Sotanath86q 10 ай бұрын

The first comment by the coach is spot on. Fiji weren't clinical enough and blew too many opportunities.

@MrCravendish 10 ай бұрын

Honestly Fiji still got a good chance in the pool still, really unlucky to not get the W but 2 points is not a disaster. Heartbreaking way to end the game but they've won a lot of fans and there's a long way to go boys. Wales could drop a game against Gerogia, Fiji could beat Australia so there's lots of hope yet.

@kapimataio3139 10 ай бұрын

The ref could have reach for the yellow a bit earlier.

@bravoremosi1527 10 ай бұрын

Heads up boys. We got Aussie to beat❤

@lousasol315 10 ай бұрын

its ok Fiji will come out of this.

@thomaspollock5709 10 ай бұрын

I think ref was biast not doing Notting about Wales fouls.shows the refs are the ones who are biast.if only he had caught last Ball

@bobgiddy 10 ай бұрын

Wales conceded 7 penalties in final quarter many near their own try line but no cards against them. Carney was very kind to Wales.

@springwater3723 10 ай бұрын

Watch semi unleash against Australia…he will redeem himself just watch

@thomaspollock5709 10 ай бұрын

It's currupt world rugby Wales players plates good as figivare so tough even Ireland had play their tired legs to win by 6points

@sachindramihindukula9208 10 ай бұрын

Can't believe star player like radrada miss that simple pass😢

@johngrimshaw3965 10 ай бұрын

Would have been nice for the journalists to open their questions by first congratulating Fiji, and indeed Wales on giving us what may well be the highlight game of the tournament. Instead we got the usual inane questions. Fiji may have lost the closest of contests, but we the viewing public won handsomely.