Wales faced Georgia in its opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Wales faced Georgia in its opening game of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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The Welsh won the match 43-14 on Monday after shaking off a far from perfect preparation for the tournament, which saw its trusted forward coach sent home from Japan.
The Welsh won the match 43-14 on Monday after shaking off a far from perfect preparation for the tournament, which saw its trusted forward coach sent home from Japan.
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Gareth Davies is tackled by Georgia's Davit Kacharava during an entertaining first half in which Wales showed its class.
Gareth Davies is tackled by Georgia's Davit Kacharava during an entertaining first half in which Wales showed its class.
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George North reaches out to score a try for Wales during the Pool D encounter.
George North reaches out to score a try for Wales during the Pool D encounter.
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Despite a good first half display, Wales became sloppy in the second period as Georgia rallied.
Despite a good first half display, Wales became sloppy in the second period as Georgia rallied.
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Its passion sometimes proved too much and referee Luke Pearce showed Georgia's Jaba Bregvadze a yellow card for foul play.
Its passion sometimes proved too much and referee Luke Pearce showed Georgia's Jaba Bregvadze a yellow card for foul play.
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Georgian and Welsh players fight for the ball during a line-out at the City of Toyota Stadium.
Georgian and Welsh players fight for the ball during a line-out at the City of Toyota Stadium.
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Giorgi Kveseladze and Josh Adams clash as they both attempt to catch the ball in the air.
Giorgi Kveseladze and Josh Adams clash as they both attempt to catch the ball in the air.
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Wales celebrate after scoring yet another try against its opposition which proved it was more than capable of competing on a physical level.
Wales celebrate after scoring yet another try against its opposition which proved it was more than capable of competing on a physical level.
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It was a brutal occasion at times and Wales' Ken Owens needed to receive treatment from the medical team.
It was a brutal occasion at times and Wales' Ken Owens needed to receive treatment from the medical team.
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Georgia players worked very hard to stem the Welsh tide in the second half but struggled against its superior opposition. Fitness proved to be a key factor.
Georgia players worked very hard to stem the Welsh tide in the second half but struggled against its superior opposition. Fitness proved to be a key factor.
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Wales show appreciation to the fans after its win but attention will turn to its meeting with Australia next.
Wales show appreciation to the fans after its win but attention will turn to its meeting with Australia next.
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