Rupeni Caucau underlined his status as the most exciting player at the tournament by scoring two tries and leaving Scotland 40 minutes from World Cup elimination as Fiji took a 14-6 at half-time in the pool match in Sydney.

Scotland’s turbulent World Cup ride encounters its most serious obstacle when they face the unpredictable Fijians at Sydney’s Aussie Stadium with a place in the quarter-finals at stake.

USA coach Tom Billups is confident his part-time team will not be overawed by their appearance at the mighty Suncorp Stadium.

Fiji’s self-destructive streak has cost them their most potent attacking weapon and many will be wondering if it will ultimately undermine their World Cup campaign.

Fiji winger Rupeni Caucau has been called to a hearing by the Rugby World Cup citing commissioner for his involvement in a melee in the match against France in Brisbane on Saturday evening.

NEW ZEALAND’S dominance of the Super 12 series is showcased this weekend with three out of four Kiwi teams in a semi-final line-up being billed as a trial for All Blacks World Cup places.