Wales take on Fiji in the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 final pool match. Get lineups, key players, kick-off time, and where to watch live.
Wales will see co-captains Kate Williams and Alex Callender return for their last game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup against Fiji at Sandy Park, Exeter, on Saturday, September 6. The two sides are yet to win a game at the tournament and neither has any chance of reaching the quarter-finals, with Canada and Scotland already assured of their place in Pool B as qualifiers.
Head coach Sean Lynn has introduced four changes and two positional switches to the team that will start as Wales seek to end the tournament on a high. Vets hooker Carys Phillips comes into the front row, and Kayleigh Powell gets her first start in the full-back position. Top player Nel Metcalfe is shifted to the wing from Jasmine Joyce-Butchers, who goes down to the bench. Georgia Evans switches to lock with the returning Callender and Williams back in the back row.
"As players, coaches and staff we are committed to ending the World Cup on a high," Lynn said. "Having Alex Callender and Kate Williams returning is a huge confidence boost for the team. We know this will be our last match of the tournament and we respect the challenge Fiji present. The players have been instructed to be brave and take on the challenge to make sure we depart with our heads held high."
The Wales vs Fiji Pool B match will take place at Sandy Park, Exeter, on September 6, with a kick-off at 2:45 PM BST. The match is Wales' last opportunity to secure a win in the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
Viewers in the UK can also watch Wales vs Fiji live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport online, and the BBC Sport app. It will also be covered by Radio Wales, Radio Cymru, and BBC Sounds. International viewers can also stream from Paramount+ (US), 9Now and Stan Sport (Australia), Sky Sport NZ (New Zealand), and SuperSport (South Africa).
In the UK, the match will be live on BBC One and with some coverage on BBC Two. In Ireland, games are on RTÉ Player and TG4, while in the US, Paramount+ viewers can see all the matches of the tournament. In Australia, 9Network and Stan Sport broadcast the matches live, while Sky Sport NZ provides coverage for New Zealand fans, and SuperSport broadcasts for South African audiences.
Fiji, who are led by former Wales head coach Ioan Cunningham, have challenges of their own. Vice-captain Bilita Tawake will be missing due to a three-match ban following a dangerous tackle in their last game. There have been changes from Cunningham, with Asinate Serevi being played at lock and Repeka Tove and Kolora Lomani coming in on the wings following strong bench performances.
"We have attempted to reward performances since the Scotland game, where the players displayed immense effort and ability," Cunningham added. "There are one or two enforced changes for injury and suspension, but we have a solid squad, and we support all players who take the field."
Fiji impressed during their 29-15 loss against Scotland, with glimpses of the determination and ability they would demonstrate against Wales.
Wales Starting XV: Kayleigh Powell; Lisa Neumann, Carys Cox, Courtney Keight, Nel Metcalfe; Lleucu George, Keira Bevan; Maisie Davies, Carys Phillips, Sisilia Tuipulotu, Georgia Evans, Gwen Crabb, Kate Williams (co-capt), Bethan Lewis, Alex Callender (co-capt)
Replacements: Molly Reardon, Gwenllian Pyrs, Donna Rose, Abbie Fleming, Bryonie King, Seren Lockwood, Hannah Dallavalle, Jasmine Joyce-Butchers
Fiji Starting XV: Litiana Vueti; Repeka Tove, Verenaisi Ditavutu, Josifini Neihamu, Kolora Lomani; Salanieta Kinita, Setaita Railumu, Karalaini Naisewa, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Jade Coates, Asinate Serevi, Nunia Daunimoala, Alfreda Fisher (capt), Manuqalo Komaitai
Replacements: Selai Naliva, Carletta Yee, Tiana Robanakdavu, Mereoni Nakesa, Sulita Waisega, Repeka Mata, Kelerayani Luvu, Salote Nailolo
Although both teams are now out of quarter-final contention, Wales hope to salvage some pride and achieve their maiden victory, with Fiji seeking to capitalize on a good performance against Scotland. This match is sure to be a tightly contested affair, with maturing talent and essential players from both teams taking center stage.
