Wales vs Fiji live stream: how to watch RWC 2023 online from anywhere
Want to watch a free Wales vs Fiji live stream? Luckily, in the UK, this and every Rugby World Cup 2023 game is free to watch on ITVX. You can also watch all Wales matches on S4C for free with Welsh commentary. Use a VPN to unblock ITVX and S4C when traveling abroad. Keep reading for full details on how to watch Wales vs Fiji wherever you are in the world.
Wales vs Fiji preview
The 2023 Rugby World Cup starts this Sunday for Wales and Fiji, two teams with realistic ambitions of finishing in the top two of Pool C and advancing to the knockouts. With Australia favorites to win the group, this early encounter is being seen by some as a sudden death shootout between Wales and Fiji for second place (although Georgia would be in their rights to take umbrage at that).
With the familiar face of Warren Gatland in their stable – the coach who lead them to two previous World Cup semi-finals – Wales fans won't be able to help themselves but to dream that another enchanted run lies ahead. But things haven't run smoothly since his return last December. A lousy Six Nations was followed by a shared double-header with a disappointing England this summer, and obliteration at the hands of South Africa in their final warm-up game.
It hasn't helped that captain and front-row stalwart Ken Owens has been ruled out through injury, either. But then, there's still enormous mines of experience available to Gatland with Dan Biggar, Taulupe Faletau and Leigh Halfpenny all in the squad. They, and the always reliable Liam Williams, will all need to be at their best if Wales are to proceed in this tournament.
Conversely, perennial dark horses and two-time quarter-finalists Fiji have had a dream build-up, culminating in their historic first ever victory against England only a fortnight ago. Together with wins against Tonga, Samoa, Japan and a narrow defeat against this year's hosts France, the world no. 7 ranked side will fancy their chances to advance to the knockouts for the first time in 16 years.
Their second-half onslaught at Twickenham showed what attacking threat the Pacific Islanders have at their disposal in their backline, while ardent observers of the European domestic game will be all too familiar with the likes of Bristol's Semi Radradra, Northampton's Sam Matavesi and Champions Cup winning Levani Botia of La Rochelle.
With Fiji three places ahead of Wales in the world rankings, the narrative of the northern hemisphere powerhouse crushing the plucky underdog has been tipped on its head.
Here's how to watch a FREE Wales vs Fiji live stream, wherever you are.
How to watch Wales vs Fiji: live stream FREE in the UK
Keep scrolling down this page for more information on the TV channels and streaming services you'll need to watch the Rugby World Cup in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the US.
However, if you happen to travel abroad over the couple of months the tournament is being played, you'll soon discover that you'll be blocked from watching your usual stream.
Thankfully, that's a problem that's easily solved if you install a VPN - a piece of user-friendly software that lets you effectively trick your laptop, phone or other streaming device into thinking it's back in your home country.
Use a VPN to watch a Wales vs Fiji live stream from anywhere:
How to use a VPN to watch Wales vs Fiji
Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three...
1. Download and install a VPN - as we say, our top choice is ExpressVPN.
2. Connect to the appropriate server location - open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location, eg: 'UK' for ITVX.
3. Go to the broadcaster's stream - head to your home broadcaster's site or app and watch as if you were at home - so that's ITVX for Brits abroad.
