Australia and Fiji face one another in Saint-Etienne this evening in what is a crucial match in terms of Wales' Pool C hopes.Warren Gatland's side currently sit top of their pool, having secured a maximum of 10 points from their opening two games after bonus point wins over Fiji and Portugal.
As such, qualification for the quarter-finals is well and truly in their hands. However, the clash between the Wallabies and Fiji this evening will have a bearing on what Wales will need to do in their remaining two matches against Australia and Georgia.Should Australia win tonight, then Wales would firmly be in the driving seat for a quarter-final place as they would need only one victory from their final two games.However, should Fiji win, then Wales are likely going to need a result against the Wallabies in Lyon next week.It promises to be a fascinating watch from a Welsh perspective, while it has the makings for the game of the round given the quality of the two sides.
Kick-off is at 4.45pm UK time and you can follow the action in the live blog below. Australia: Ben Donaldson; Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete; Carter Gordon, Nic White; Angus Bell, David Porecki (captain), James Slipper, Nick Frost, Richard Arnold, Tom Hooper, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini.Replacements: Jordan Uelese, Blake Schoupp, Zane Nonggorr, Matt Philip, Robert Leota, Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, Lalakai Foketi, Suli Vunivalu.Fiji: Ilaisa Droasese; Jiuta Wainiqolo, Waisea Nayacalevu (captain), Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra; Teti Tela, Simione Kuruvoli; Eroni Mawi, Samuel Matavesi, Luke Tagi, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Viliame Mata.Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Mesake