Wales 16-14 Fiji – Rugby World Cup LIVE: Fijians hit back with STUNNING double after Josh Adams’ early try
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Wales 18-14 Fiji
Wales are now back in front following some impressive play, with George North scoring a try before Biggar converts.
Wales 11-14 Fiji
23 mins: It’s now Wales’ turn to try and respond, with Biggar’s penalty adding to his side’s tally.
Wales 8-14 Fiji
18 mins: Fiji’s response has been excellent and they are now ahead, with Tagitagivalu scoring an impressive try before Lomani converts again.
Wales 8-7 Fiji
Lomani converts for Fiji, with Wales seeing their lead reduced further.
Wales 8-5 Fiji
Fiji stage an impressive response, with Nayacalevu scoring a try after an impressive run.
Encouraging start from Wales
Biggar missed a conversion, but it has still been a very encouraging start from Wales. They will be aware, though, that there is still much work to do in this game.
Wales 8-0 Fiji
Josh Adams scores a try to add to Wales’ lead in an impressive start.
Fiji look to respond
4 mins: Wales have to withstand some pressure from Fiji but they manage to deal with it well.
Wales 3-0 Fiji: Wales take an early lead
Will Rowlands wins a penalty for Wales early on. Biggar steps up and makes no mistake.
The game starts
The action is underway and everything is set for an entertaining encounter.
Prince William in attendance
Prince William, Prince of Wales is in attendance for the game
Fiji players perform The Cibi
The Fiji players perform The Cibi before the action gets underway.
Time for the national anthems
Anticipation is building ahead of the start of the game, with the players walking onto the pitch ahead of the national anthems. The atmosphere is impressive.
Tela ready to step in for Fiji
Teti Tela has stepped into the Fiji team and he will be eager to take his opportunity in the absence of Muntz.
Biggar and North prepare
Dan Biggar and George North are amongst the Wales players preparing for the game. They could have a major part to play in this encounter.
Gatland aware of Fiji threat
Fiji earned a lot of praise for overcoming England at Twickenham last month and Wales will certainly be aware of the threat that they will pose this evening.
Gatland tells ITV that his Wales side have been in good shape ahead of the game.
He says it’s the best Fiji team he has faced, saying they are a lot more structured than they were previously.
Fiji team
Fiji are without the injured Caleb Muntz
1 Eroni Mawi
2 Samuel Matavesi
3 Luke Tagi
4 Isoa Nasilasila
5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
6 Albert Tuisue
7 Lekima Tagitagivalu
8 Viliame Mata
9 Frank Lomani
10 Teti Tela
11 Vinaya Habosi
12 Semi Radradra
13 Waisea Nayacalevu (c)
14 Selesitino Ravutaumada
15 Ilaisa Droasese
Replacements:16 Tevita Ikanivere17 Peni Ravai18 Mesake Doge19 Temo Mayanavanua20 Levani Botia21 Simione Kuruvoli22 Josua Tuisova23 Sireli Maqala
Wales team to face Fiji
Louis Rees Zammit, Nick Tompkins, Gareth Thomas, Will Rowlands and Jac Morgan, who all start for Wales, are featuring in their first World Cup
15 Liam Williams (Kubota Spears – 85 caps)
14 Louis Rees Zammit (Gloucester Rugby – 27 caps)*
13 George North (Ospreys – 114 caps)
12 Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 28 caps)*
11 Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 50 caps)
10 Dan Biggar (RC Toulonnais – 109 caps)
9 Gareth Davies (Scarlets – 69 caps);
1 Gareth Thomas (Ospreys – 22 caps)*
2 Ryan Elias (Scarlets – 34 caps)
3 Tomas Francis (Provence Rugby – 72 caps)
4 Will Rowlands (Racing 92 – 25 caps)*
5 Adam Beard (Ospreys – 47 caps)
6 Aaron Wainwright (Dragons – 39 caps)
7 Jac Morgan (Ospreys – 11 caps) captain*
8 Taulupe Faletau (Cardiff Rugby – 100 caps)
Replacements16 Elliot Dee (Dragons – 43 caps)17 Corey Domachowski ( Cardiff Rugby – 2 caps)*18 Dillon Lewis (Harlequins – 51 caps)19 Dafydd Jenkins (Exeter Chiefs – 7 caps)*20 Tommy Reffell (Leicester Tigers – 10 caps)*21 Tomos Williams (Cardiff Rugby – 48 caps)22 Sam Costelow (Scarlets – 4 caps)*23 Rio Dyer (Dragons – 9 caps)*
*player appearing in first Rugby World Cup
Josh Adams believes Wales will face 'probably the toughest Fiji team' they have ever encountered
Josh Adams says that Wales will be taking on possibly the toughest Fiji team they have ever come up against.
Wales defeat wouldn't be an upset
Mike Brown says that it wouldn’t be an upset if this inexperienced, hit and miss Wales side end up losing to Fiji
Wales fans gather
The Wales fans are certainly looking forward to the game at the Stade de Bordeaux.
Welcome
Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of Wales versus Fiji as Warren Gatland’s side look to start their tournament in impressive fashion.
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