Christ Tshiunza (L) and Dafydd Jenkins heat up in the course of the Wales coaching session
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Wales will look to proceed their profitable begin to the Rugby World Cup after they tackle Portugal on the Stade de Nice this afternoon.
Dan Biggar starred for Warren Gatland’s aspect of their opening conflict towards Fiji. He kicked 12 factors earlier than hobbling off the pitch within the second half with a minor knock. Fiji fought again late on however Wales’ defensive stability ensured they held on for an exhilarating 32-26 win. Gatland has made 13 adjustments to as we speak’s beginning line-up with wing Louis Rees-Zammit and quantity eight Taulupe Faletau retaining their spots.
This encounter might be Portugal’s first match of the event on simply their second look on the World Cup following an exit on the pool stage in 2007. Thirteen gamers within the beginning workforce play their membership rugby in France, however hooker Mike Tadjer is the one participant who performs within the Top 14, for Perpignan.
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Rugby World Cup fixtures and outcomes
A full take a look at the fixtures arising and the outcomes to this point the 2023 Rugby World Cup:
Lawrence Ostlere16 September 2023 13:03
Rugby World Cup fixtures as we speak
Here is the line-up as we speak in France, with three video games happening. Somoa start their event towards Pool D minnows Chile, Wales need to proceed their profitable begin as they tackle Portugal in Pool C, earlier than tonight’s showdown between Ireland and Tonga in that extremely aggressive Pool A.
Samoa vs Chile (1400 BST) in Bordeaux
Wales vs Portugal (1645) in Nice
Ireland vs Tonga (2000) in Nantes
Lawrence Ostlere16 September 2023 12:57
Rugby World Cup: Wales vs Portugal
Follow all the most recent updates from Wales vs Portugal as we speak.
Lawrence Ostlere16 September 2023 12:53
