Summary

  • Australia go top of Pool D before Wales play Uruguay on Sunday

  • White put Australia ahead after Georgia held on for first 22 minutes

  • Brilliant Koroibete try extended Wallabies lead in second half

  • Dempsey & Genia crossed after Todua kept Georgia hopes alive

  • Wallabies lost full-back Beale to early injury

  1. Postpublished at 25 mins

    Australia 7-0 Georgia

    There's an error from the Australians from the restart, as Isi Naisarani drops the ball

    Then there is an obstruction from a gold shirt.

    Georgia kick to the corner and have a chance to respond immediately.

  2. try

    Converted try - Australia 7-0 Georgiapublished at 23 mins

    Nic White, con Matt Toomua

    This time the Australian pressure does pay off.

    The Wallabies keep going through the phases and then, with a penalty advantage coming for offside, spread the ball out to the right.

    Marika Koroibete can't get to the line, but scrum-half Nic White burrows his way to the line from close range.

    Matt Toomua adds the extras from just to the right of the posts.

  3. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Australia v GeorgiaImage source, Getty Images

    A first proper line-break as Matt Toomua finds some space and has Dane Haylett-Petty up in support.

    That gives Australia possession on the edge of the Georgia 22 once again.

    The Lelos are having to do a lot of defending.

  4. 'England will be watching closely'published at 11:40 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Rory Lawson
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    I have no doubt that all of the English players and management will be watching on closely because this could well be the starting Australian front row against England next Saturday if the results go the way we expect.

  5. Postpublished at 20 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    This time the Georgians get a scrum penalty, as Scott Sio is the man who is called up for an infringement.

    The Lelos kick clear towards halfway.

  6. Postpublished at 19 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Kurtley Beale is sat on the Australia bench watching on, but I don't think he'll be coming back on the pitch.

    The first scrum is reset as the players lose their footing.

    The two front rows stand up second time around.

    We go again, as referee Pascal Gauzere calls for a stable scrum.

  7. 'Beale gives Australia value'published at 11:37 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Rory Lawson
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Kurtley BealeImage source, Getty Images

    Kurtley Beale may not be a nailed on starter for Australia but his ability to fill any position from 10 though to 15 in that back division does give them huge value as an impact player if he does not start.

  8. Postpublished at 17 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Pick and go, pick and go.

    The Wallabies keep repeating it and Georgia withstand the onslaught just a couple of metres from their line.

    It's a great defensive effort, and eventually they force an error.

    They'll have a scrum five metres out from their own line, just to the right of the posts.

  9. Postpublished at 15 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Kurtley Beale can't continue for now and Dane Haylett-Petty is on instead.

    Australia kick to about 10 meters out from the Georgia line.

    After the Wallabies restart, Mikheil Nariashvili comes in from the side.

    Now the Australians go for the five-metre line-out.

  10. Postpublished at 14 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Australia v GeorgiaImage source, Getty Images

    It's been a midfield battle so far.

    Georgia turn over the ball and a box kick from Gela Aprasidze gives the ball back to Australia.

    But there is a break in play as Australia full-back Kurtley Beale needs some treatment.

    David Kacharava was the culprit as he slid in attempting to get the ball at the breakdown.

    We will restart with a penalty to the Wallabies.

  11. get involved

    Get Involved via #bbcrugbypublished at 11:32 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    BenjySutts: Scotland and Japan have played exactly the same teams and Japan have more points. The Scots have nothing to complain about quite frankly. Should’ve turned up against Ireland

    Darren Taylor: what happens if Aus win with bonus point (16 pts) & Wales game cancelled (16 pts)

    If two teams finish level on points, Darren, the result of the match between those teams is what'll decide who finishes higher in the group. In this instance, that gives Wales the upper hand.

  12. 'Georgia fight for everything'published at 11:28 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Rory Lawson
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    Georgia defend incredibly proudly, they're a nation who come out and fight for everything - they have former England back-rower Joe Worlsey as their defensive coach and you could see a little bit of him in their play.

    Australia v GeorgiaImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Australia plug away at the Georgia line but can't find a way through.

    The Lelos are physical and will tackle all day.

    The Wallabies need a bit of creativity.

    Kurtley Beale knocks-on as he looks to offload following a break, giving Georgia a chance to build some momentum themselves.

  14. Postpublished at 8 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Another Georgia scrum and they get the ball in hand to test the Australia defence.

    But hooker Shalva Mamukashvili holds onto the ball at the breakdown under pressure from David Pocock, and the Wallabies get the penalty.

    They kick into Georgia territory.

  15. Postpublished at 6 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Georgia manage the set-piece well, then there is a high tackle from Matt Toomua on Georgia wing Giorgi Kveseladze as the winger looks to break out of the 22.

    The Lelos kick to just over halfway.

  16. Postpublished at 3 mins

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Australia v GeorgiaImage source, Getty Images

    Australia battle their way to the edge of the Georgia 22, but then there is a knock-on from Marika Koroibete in the tackle.

    That gives the Lelos a scrum right by the touchline.

    The Gerogians have a powerful pack, so it will be interesting how they get on here.

  17. Postpublished at 1 min

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    Beka Gorgadze claims the kick off with no drama, but then the Georgians are pushed out into touch.

    A chance for Australia to get on the front foot from a line-out.

  18. Kick-offpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia 0-0 Georgia

    A couple of minutes later than billed, Australia fly-half Matt Toomua gets the game started in Shizuoka.

    Frenchman Pascal Gauzere is refereeing this one.

    Rory Lawson has described the conditions as "proper rain", and when a Scot says that you know it is really coming down.

  19. 'Tough conditions for the players'published at 11:14 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia v Georgia (11:15 BST)

    Rory Lawson
    Former Scotland captain on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra

    FansImage source, Getty Images

    The conditions will be incredibly difficult for the players, it is proper rain.

    This is not a gimme for Australia, the conditions will favor Georgia but Australia will be thinking to get the job done in the first half and should win.

  20. Anthem timepublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 11 October 2019

    Australia v Georgia (11:15 BST)

    Time for the anthems now.

    We're starting with Georgia's Tavisupleba, then onto Advance Australia Fair.

    AnthemsImage source, Getty Images