Summary

  • Wales and Fiji both score four tries in thriller in Bordeaux

  • Semi Radradra knocks on close to try line for Fiji as clock turns red

  • Wales go second in pool C with bonus-point victory

  • Fiji earn two bonus points in defeat

  • Australia, Georgia and Portugal also in Pool C

  1. Listen up folkspublished at 19:11 British Summer Time 10 September 2023

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    BBC Radio Wales

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  2. 'World class' Faletau gives Wales edgepublished at 19:08 British Summer Time 10 September 2023

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    Former Wales flanker Josh Navidi says the return of "world class" Taulupe Faletau gives Wales a strong back row for their World Cup opener against Fiji.

    Media caption,

    'World class' Faletau gives Wales strong back row vs Fiji - Navidi

  3. Wales team news: Faletau fit to startpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 10 September 2023

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    Wales number eight Taulupe FaletauImage source, Huw Evans Picture Agency

    The headline from Wales' selection is that number eight Taulupe Faletau has been passed fit to face Fiji.

    Faletau missed all three World Cup warm-up games in August with a calf injury but has recovered in time to win his 101st cap.

    Flanker Jac Morgan will lead the side though co-captain Dewi Lake has been left out on fitness grounds.

    Ryan Elias starts at hooker instead, and Aaron Wainwright moves to flanker.

    Scrum-half Gareth Davies will partner Dan Biggar, while Saracens centre Nick Tompkins lines up alongside George North in an experienced midfield.

    WALES: Liam Williams; Louis Rees-Zammit, George North, Nick Tompkins, Josh Adams; Dan Biggar, Gareth Davies; Gareth Thomas, Ryan Elias, Tomas Francis; Will Rowlands, Adam Beard; Aaron Wainwright, Jac Morgan (captain), Taulupe Faletau.

    Replacements: Elliot Dee, Corey Domachowski, Dillon Lewis, Dafydd Jenkins, Tommy Reffell, Tomos Williams, Sam Costelow, Rio Dyer.

  4. Fiji team news: Muntz out, Tela at 10published at 19:02 British Summer Time 10 September 2023

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    Fiji's Caleb Muntz and Teti Tela celebrate after their win over EnglandImage source, Rex Features

    Fiji received a major injury blow ahead of their World Cup opener against Wales after fly-half Caleb Muntz was ruled out of the tournament because of a knee injury.

    That sees Teti Tela start at fly-half, with flanker Levani Botia and wing Josua Tuisova among a strong replacements' bench.

    Semi Radradra and captain Waisea Nayacalevu form a formidable centre partnership.

    FIJI: Ilaisa Droasese; Selesitino Ravutaumada, Waisea Nayacalevu (captain), Semi Radradra, Vinaya Habosi; Teti Tela, Frank Lomani; Eroni Mawi, Samuel Matavesi, Luke Tagi; Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta; Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Viliame Mata.

    Replacements: Tevita Ikanivere, Peni Ravai, Mesake Doge, Temo Mayanavanua, Levani Botia, Simione Kuruvoli, Josua Tuisova, Sireli Maqala.

  5. Welcome one and allpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 10 September 2023

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    Croeso, bula, hello and welcome to this evening's live coverage of Wales v Fiji in Bordeaux, as both sides begin their Rugby World Cup campaign.

    Let's begin with the team news.