8 Oct 2019
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Although Wales defeated the Aussies, it was somewhat fortunate seeing as they made 200 fewer metres as well as having just 37% of both the possession and territory.
However, they still found a way to get the job done with Gareth Davies’ perfectly timed interception try the difference in the end between the two teams.
Meanwhile, Fiji hammered Georgia in their Thursday fixture, but they still went in at the break only 7-3 up, even if they did prevail in the end.
That Welsh victory means that only England and Ireland (twice) from their 20 matches since March last year have gotten the better of them, as they’ve beaten competitive sides South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Scotland, France, Italy and England each twice in that time, as well as the Irish once in that all important 2019 Six Nations Grand Slam winning performance.
Another win in this encounter and they’ll secure their spot in the World Cup quarters and they certainly won’t be getting complacent with that shattering defeat to this Island side in this tournament back in 2007.
However, that is the only time the Fijian’s have got the better of them in their history, as in 2011 the Welsh thrashed them 66-0 as well as a 23-13 win four years ago both coming in this competition, with the latter also being their most recent clash.
The Flying Fijians embarrassed themselves in their second outing in Japan, as they lost to Uruguay. That was the South American nation’s third victory ever at a World Cup, with the first two coming over Spain and Georgia back in 1999 and 2003 respectively.
It should be mentioned though that John McKee made wholesale changes for that clash, although it’s still not acceptable for a side who posses as much talent as they do to lose against Uruguay.
George North To Score Anytime
If we exclude England, then only three times have Fiji lost by more than 17 points against Tier 1 opposition from their 10 outings since 2015 and the handicap line looks a little on the large side for us.
However, given the unpredictable nature of how they’ll perform, we’d rather side with a Wales try scorer. The danger man for them you feel is George North. The winger has scored in three of his last five games as he played the Red Roses (twice), Ireland, Georgia and Australia in that time, while he has an outstanding record against the weaker sides.
If we exclude Tier 1 opposition other than Italy, he’s touched down 10 times from his eight such matches since the 2014 Autumn internationals and he looks a good thing to do so again.
George North Anytime Tryscorer At 5/6
WALES V FIJI TEAMS
Wales: 15 Liam Williams, 14 George North, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Josh Adams, 10 Dan Biggar, 9 Gareth Davies, 8 Ross Moriarty, 7 James Davies, 6 Josh Navidi, 5 Alun Wyn Jones (captain), 4 Jake Ball, 3 Tomas Francis, 2 Ken Owens, 1 Wyn Jones.
Replacements: 16 Elliot Dee, 17 Rhs Carre, 18 Dillon Lewis, 19 Aaron Shingler, 20 Aaron Wainwright, 21 Tomos Williams, 22 Rhys Patchell, 23 Owen Watkin.
Fiji: 15 Kini Murimurivalu, 14 Josua Tuisova, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu, 12 Lepani Botia, 11 Semi Radradra, 10 Ben Volavola, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Viliame Mata, 7 Semi Kunatani, 6 Dominiko Waqaniburotu (captain), 5 Leone Nakarawa, 4 Tevita Cavubati, 3 Manasa Saulo, 2 Samuel Matavesi, 1 Campese Ma’afu.
Replacements: 16 Mesulame Dolokoto, 17 Eroni Mawi, 18 Peni Ravai, 19 Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, 20 Peceli Yato, 21 Nikola Matawalu, 22 Jale Vatubua, 23 Josh Matavesi.
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