Australia vs. Fiji: Date, Time, TV Info, Team News and RLWC Preview

Australia and Fiji have already met once in this year's Rugby League World Cup, producing a heavily one-sided contest.

Although Tim Sheens' Australian team ran out comfortable 34-2 winners at the beginning of the month, the Bati are more than equipped to put up a much better challenge to their much-fancied opponents in the rematch.

Lessons must be learned from the first encounter, undoubtedly. However, with a bit of luck, Rick Stone's energetic side have the tools at least to threaten a memorable shock, even if victory ultimately seems highly unlikely.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 23

Time: 3:30 p.m. local time (GMT)/10:30 a.m. ET

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London

Viewing Info: Premier Sports (UK)

Stream: At this stage, no live stream details are available. However, the match can be followed on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Jarryd Hayne and Petero Civoniceva Ready to Face Old Teammates

International competition occasionally forces players into facing their old colleagues, something Australia's Jarryd Hayne has already experienced during the current tournament.

The man who represented Fiji in 2008 admits it is a difficult prospect to play against his old team again but remains focused on the challenge ahead, per the Press Association and via The Guardian:

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I played them two weeks ago and it is very emotional. It is exciting for them and for me. It is great for them to have made it so far and I am pleased for them because I have got a lot of friends there.

I was with one of the boys yesterday and we caught up for a little bit. The World Cup is such a fun tour, a lot of things happen behind the scenes that people don't see. There is a lot of camaraderie and team bonding, it is awesome.

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Remarkably, Fiji captain Petero Civoniceva spent a decade playing for the Aussies between 2001-11 and is also set to receive greater interest during this clash.

As reported by ABC News, Civoniceva is widely expected to retire after the tournament, meaning the clash with his former team is likely to be his last on the international stage.

Finishing in the World Cup semi-final at Wembley is a special way to end, but with emotional ties added to the game, this is sure to be a momentous occasion for the prop who has absolutely nothing to lose.

Should Fiji somehow manage to overcome the side that thrashed them just a few weeks ago, Civoniceva will be part of the tournament's greatest-ever shock. If defeat is his destiny, he could hardly depart in better circumstances.

Brent Tate recalled, Billy Slater Out for the Aussies

Australia will need plenty of resolve if they are to face New Zealand or England in the Old Trafford final. Sheens has opted to bring in extra experience by recalling Brent Tate to the squad, reported by ABC News in the lead-up to the match.

Tate's inclusion is also partly down to the knee injury sustained by full-back Billy Slater, who misses out after playing in three of four games this tournament, a run which has seen him score two tries, per Paul Crawley of Australia's Daily Telegraph.

Michael Jennings and Josh Morris are also set to miss out in Slater's absence, as Sheens looks to shuffle his pack. Greg Inglis is expected to move to full-back, while Hayne will keep his spot on the right, the position he originally snatched from Tate prior to the win over USA.

Fiji at Full Strength

No reports of injury or changes in strategy have appeared from the Fiji camp, suggesting Stone has a full complement to choose from.

Ashton and Tariq Sims will join Civoniceva in the front row, while Kevin and Wes Naiqama will start alongside Marika Koroibete, Akuila Uate at the back.

Prediction: Australia 42-8 Fiji