{"id":289371,"date":"2023-09-10T19:20:19","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T19:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=289371"},"modified":"2023-09-10T19:20:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T19:20:19","slug":"rugby-world-cup-live-wales-v-fiji-at-stade-de-bordeaux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-live-wales-v-fiji-at-stade-de-bordeaux\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby World Cup LIVE: Wales v Fiji at Stade de Bordeaux"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Save articles for later<\/h3>\n<p>Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>1<\/span> of <span>1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wales score to edge further ahead<\/h2>\n<p>Wales are penalised for not rolling away and Fiji kick for touch and have a lineout about five metres out. <\/p>\n<p>But Wales win a penalty and boot the ball downfield before getting into favourable field position. <\/p>\n<p>Down the left side, Wales make easy work courtesy of Josh Adams. Try-time for Wales who have come out brilliantly to start this match. What a start. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Wales 8-0 Fiji <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.193%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/283a9206620a577371fa3ab91fdd13e21f636b9e\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Prince Williams in the stands. <\/span><cite class=\"ojLwA\"><span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n<h2>Wales take early lead in Bordeaux<\/h2>\n<p>Wales second-rower Will Rowlands gets over the ball and wins a penalty for his side. <\/p>\n<p>The men in red have no hesitation and will go for three points. <\/p>\n<p>From about 42 metres out, No.10 Dan Biggar makes no mistake. A nice positive start from Wales. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Wales 3-0 Fiji<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tip? Wales by eight points <\/h2>\n<p>Hear me out. <\/p>\n<p>Fiji\u2019s win over England a fortnight ago was memorable in so many ways. <\/p>\n<p>But Wales know how to win at World Cups and are looked after by a clever coach in Warren Gatland. <\/p>\n<p>Fiji will try and play the way they always do &#8211; expansive rugby at its best &#8211; but expect Wales to employ a similar game plan to England last night. <\/p>\n<p>Any ruck infringements and Wales will point to the sticks. <\/p>\n<p>This is a huge game for both sides. Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is in Bordeaux for the match. <\/p>\n<p>He said at last night\u2019s press conference he might even enjoy a red wine in the stands. See if you can spot him. <\/p>\n<p>Teams are coming out into the middle. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.168%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/8d81bbfc6dead8e9f3e83b181082bfd647afd3d9\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Wales head coach Warren Gatland. <\/span><cite class=\"ojLwA\"><span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n<h2>Other results from today\u2019s matches<\/h2>\n<p>South Africa got the defence of their title off to a positive start on Sunday (Monday morning AEST) when a second-half surge saw them overpower a toothless Scotland 18-3 in the Rugby World Cup\u2019s \u201cgroup of death\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In a tense first half, two Manie Libbok penalties had South Africa ahead in the Pool B clash in Marseille, but a morale-boosting scrum penalty shortly before half-time, slotted by Finn Russell, gave the Scots a lift as they headed into the changing rooms 6-3 down.<\/p>\n<p>Want to read about the Japan and Chile result as well?<\/p>\n<p>CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ON DAY THREE OF THE RUGBY WORLD CUP<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.175%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_9\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/fd8ec8a9c26b1653f1e40e9acb03d7aab566a92f\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\"><\/p>\n<p><span>South Africans Kurt-Lee Arendse and RG Snyman celebrate a try.<\/span><cite class=\"ojLwA\"><span>Credit: <\/span>Getty Images<\/cite><\/p>\n<h2>In case you missed it: Wallabies beat Georgia 35-15 as Donaldson stars at fullback <\/h2>\n<p>After 288 days without a win, the Wallabies and their loyal fans finally have something to smile about.<\/p>\n<p>Australia\u2019s Rugby World Cup campaign started exactly how they wanted on Saturday (Sunday morning AEST) in France as the Wallabies muscled their way to a comprehensive 35-15 victory over Georgia.<\/p>\n<p>After being on the receiving end of five consecutive losses, there had been underlying anxiety in the Australian camp given the team hadn\u2019t won a Test since November when they faced Wales in Cardiff.<\/p>\n<p>After Dave Rennie was sacked as coach in January, returning Wallabies boss Eddie Jones was under pressure coming into the tournament but will breathe a major sigh of relief after watching Australia run in four tries to Georgia\u2019s two and seal an important bonus point.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRound one you want to be sitting with five points, so I think we\u2019ve got five points,\u201d Jones said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe one thing I know in a World Cup is you want to get better week by week. We had the game not won but in the position to win it at half-time. We didn\u2019t really allow them the chance to get in the game. Whilst the second half wasn\u2019t our absolute best \u2026 that\u2019s part of our progression in the tournament.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ THE FULL MATCH REPORT HERE<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.17%2C$multiply_0.7725%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_2\/t_crop_custom\/q_86%2Cf_auto\/a3dbaefb3001a9ee3187560020482504be2036ce\" height=\"390\" width=\"584\"><\/p>\n<p><span>New Wallabies fullback Ben Donaldson starred in the Wallabies win.<\/span><cite class=\"ojLwA\"><span>Credit: <\/span>Getty<\/cite><\/p>\n<h2>Fiji or Wales to get the job done?<\/h2>\n<h2>Hello and welcome <\/h2>\n<p>G\u2019day rugby fans. <\/p>\n<p>Welcome to our live coverage of today\u2019s Rugby World Cup pool match between Wales and Fiji in Bordeaux. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re up early for this game, you are a rugby tragic. A 5am AEST kick-off on a Monday morning is one for the real fans of this game. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m stating the obvious here but this fixture is an interesting one when it comes to Australia\u2019s pool. The Wallabies beat Georgia last night 35-15 and picked up an important bonus point. <\/p>\n<p>The winner of this game could determine who tops Pool C. <\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span>1<\/span> of <span>1<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Most Viewed in Sport<\/h2>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theage.com.au\/sport\/rugby-union\/rugby-world-cup-live-wales-v-fiji-at-stade-de-bordeaux-20230910-p5e3kc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. 1 of 1 Wales score to edge further ahead Wales are penalised for not rolling away and Fiji kick for touch and have a lineout about five metres out. 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