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Wales v Fiji LIVE: Warren Gatland's men bid to make winning start to Rugby World Cup in Bordeaux

World Cup / 1st Round
Matmut Atlantique / 10.09.2023
Completed
32
26
4
Tries
4
3
Conversions
3
2
Penalties
0
0
Drops
0
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Desmond Kane

Updated 10/09/2023 at 22:03 GMT+1


80'
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ASTONISHING END
Fiji only yards from glory as they raced towards the try line. Semi Radradra just mishandled heading for the line when it looked like it could be the winning moments. Somehow Wales survive. That is remarkable. A 32-26 win for Wales! Phew! What an end.
78'
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FIJI FINALLY MAKE IT COUNT!
Huge relief for Wales, who will have to defend another penalty only a few yards from their try line. Referee judging that was a double movement. Fiji can't believe it, but they finally make the pressure count seconds later as Mesake Doge goes over, but they miss the conversion. 32-26 now for Wales. Need full seven points from the final surge.
74'
ALL HANDS TO THE PUMP
Fiji trying to set up a grandstand finish in Bordeaux. What an end to this match. Liam Williams is down on the deck as Fiji drive for the line. All set for the TMO. Wales lead 32-21.
72'
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FIJI FINALLY FIND THEIR RANGE
Well now, this match not yet over perhaps as Josua Tuisova shows his presence to power over after a typically strong show by the huge Fijian forwards. Conversion goes over and it is suddenly 32-21.
70'
DEE WITH THE BONUS POINT TRY FOR WALES
68'
AND WE ARE BACK TO 14 MEN EACH!
This time Corey Domachowski has been sent to the sin bin for excessive offsides. Needless really with Wales holding that 32-14 lead.
65'
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AND WALES HAVE ANOTHER TRY!
Elliot Dee shows Fiji how it should be done as he rumbles on to go over the Fiji line. That should be that for this match as Biggar pops over the conversion. Wales with a 32-14 lead.
63'
BIGGAR LEADS BY EXAMPLE
A stunning kick down the field by the Welsh icon and Wales earn a penalty seconds later after Fiji were left frustrated down the other end with Levani Botia spilling the ball. It goes from bad to worse for Fiji with Lekima Tagitagivalu yellow carded.
61'
CRIME COUNT MOUNTING FOR WALES
But somehow they survive that passage of play. Frantic defending on their own line before Fiji lose the ball under the Welsh posts. A knock-on saves Wales. Fiji frustrated by the white line fever.
59'
HERE COME FIJI AGAIN
A relentless shove for the line as Elliot Dee is caught offside. Fiji not interested in penalties. Five yards from the Welsh line.
57'
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WALES MAKE CHANGES
Elliot Dee on for Ryan Elias with Tomos Williams taking over from Gareth Davies.
56'
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CHANGES FOR FIJI
Josua Tuisova on for Vinaya Habosi with Simione Kuruvoli in for Frank Lomani. A tough old night out there.
54'
BIGGAR IN A SPOT OF TROUBLE
Down on the deck clutching what looks like a hip or back issue. Wouldn't want to lose him at this stage of the match. Fiji going to throw on fresh legs as they attempt to recover in this contest.
52'
WALES FITNESS LEVELS TELLING
Really starting this second half in the right frame of mind. As Biggar nudges another nice kick for touch deep inside the Fiji 22. Mood and momentum of this match clearly changing.
49'
WALES IN CONTROL AGAIN
Jac Morgan with the kick across field for that try. Wales playing this match in the right areas. Which is like money in the bank.
47'
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AND WALES STRETCH THE LEAD
Much happier mood for Wales as Louis Rees-Zammit pounces on a loose ball to turn and race home for the try before Biggar adds the conversion. Wales suddenly lead 25-14.
45'
CHANCE FOR WALES OUT WIDE
Louis Rees-Zammit looked to be heading for the white line, but a brilliant late tackle. White shirts do some superb covering work and they complete a fabulous turn over to delight the Fiji fans.
43'
BIGGAR MISSES A PENALTY
Early chance for Wales to move further ahead after Isoa Nasilasila is deemed guilty of driving his man beyond contact zone. Cheap penalty to give away, but Bigger is wide with the kick. Disappointment for Wales. They lead 18-14.
41'
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OFF WE GO FOR THE SECOND HALF
Wales would dearly love to find some game management skills in this second half. Don't really want to turn this into a physical battle with Fiji, who have pace and power at close range.
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