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I've got to say, Warren Gatland really did not look too happy by the side of the pitch at the final whistle.
We'll be hearing from him soon.
Summary
Wales eventually run out comfortable winners against Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes
Bonus point win secures top spot in Pool C for Wales after four wins from four games
Gareth Anscombe injured in warm-up so Sam Costelow starts at fly-half for Wales
Tomas Francis scores the first try of the game after 16 minutes before Liam Williams adds second soon after
Merab Sharikadze shrugs off George North's tackle to score Georgia's first try of the game
Wales start second half with breakaway Louis Rees-Zammit try before losing all momentum
Vano Karkadze crosses to keep Georgia in touch before Davit Niniashvili reduces Wales' lead to five points
Second Rees-Zammit try seals try bonus point which ensures Wales finish top of Pool C before the wing scores hit hat-trick
George North gets his first try of the game in the final minute as Wales finish strongly in Nantes
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'We want to push on even further' - Lakepublished at 16:13 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Image source, HuwWales co-captain Dewi Lake told S4C: "It's great, the boys have been superb across the four games, it's not just for me as captain but the players, the staff and Wales as a whole.
"The fans have been there throughout the bad times and now the good but the job's not done we're through to the last eight but we want to push on even further.
"Louis Rees-Zammit has so much speed and Tommy Reffell around the field but the way everyone works for each other is very important.
"The middle 20 minutes saw a drop off from us but the last 10 minutes saw us show what we can do and pull away but we need to improve in those middle 20.
"Against Australia we kept improving and when teams are against the ropes we can't let them off the hook."
Major concerns over Faletaupublished at 16:10 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Perhaps an even bigger worry for Wales than the loss of Gareth Anscombe is a wrist injury to Taulupe Faletau.
The number eight was in a sling after the final whistle.
Asked about the injury, Wales head coach Warren Gatland clearly winced before stating: "I don't know yet but it didn't look good did it."
Image source, Getty Images'Massive result' for Wales - Northpublished at 16:07 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Image source, Getty ImagesWales centre George North on S4C: "It's a massive result after a long pre-season and all the hard work, the players have prepared so well for this campaign.
"It was a hard game but we've ended well and look forward to the quarter-finals now.
"At half time we spoke about how Georgia would fight throughout the game, fair play for them coming back into it with those two tries.
"Fingers crossed for Gareth Anscombe but great for Sam Costelow to play and show what he can do. He's been brilliant throughout the year and this campaign as well."
Postpublished at 16:05 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Nicky Robinson
Former Wales and Cardiff fly-half on BBC Radio CymruI think Warren Gatland will say 'Job done' but I'm sure he'll be a bit disappointed that the intensity hasn't been there.
A few things haven't gone right but when Wales want to turn it on and score they can.
Postpublished at 16:03 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Gareth Griffiths
BBC Sport Wales at Stade de la Beaujoire, NantesFull-back Liam Williams has been excellent. Louis Rees-Zammit has scored a hat-trick and proved the difference.
But flanker Tommy Reffell has been named player-of-the-match. He has been outstanding.
Not pretty at time but job done by Wales. Top of the group and onto to quarter-finals in Marseille next Saturday. Stereophonics blasts all around the stadium. Wales are marching on.
Man of the Match: Tommy Reffell (Wales)published at 16:00 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Louis Rees-Zammit may have scored a hat-trick but it's flanker Tommy Reffell who has been named man of the match.
He topped the tackle charts - 19 - and made a couple of crucial turnovers.
Is there any way of squeezing him into the back-row in the quarter-final?
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Josh Navidi
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions back row on Scrum VIt was after that scuffle that Zammit scored in the corner and just got the snowball effect towards the end of the game.
That's what Wales needed to turn the tide because it was all Georgia for the first 20 minutes of the second half.
Its just nice to get that win now and move on.
Pleasant viewing for Wales fanspublished at 15:56 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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Postpublished at 15:54 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
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You have to say that of the yellow cards for either side, Wales benefitted far better as they exploited that gap on the left of Georgia's tiring back line.
They scored two tries down that side late on.
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Caryl James
Former Wales wing on BBC Radio CymruWales started the game well and ended the game well, they just need to study the middle minutes of the game and understand why the discipline wasn't there ahead of the quarter-finals.
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Stay with us for all the reaction and analysis of this match - including Warren Gatland's post-match press conference.
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James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio WalesGood to see George North on the score sheet I think he's quietly gone really well today, defensively he's been really good, doing the basics well in attack.
A good reward for his work today.
Full-time - Wales 43-19 Georgiapublished at 15:50 British Summer Time 7 October 2023
Image source, Getty ImagesThat conversion was the last kick of the game.
You have to say the scoreline doesn't reflect the game, particularly the second half.
But Wales secure top spot in Pool C after four wins from four.
Converted try: Wales 43-19 Georgiapublished at 79 mins
George North, con Sam Costelow
And suddenly Wales are finishing with a flurry.
It was simple play, along the line and North exploits the gap left by the wing who is in the sin bin.
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Caryl James
Former Wales wing on BBC Radio CymruIt's amazing for Wales to have a player of Louis Rees-Zammit's quality. He's scored a hat-trick today but his pace puts the fans on their feet.
He's a star for all the young boys and girls watching.
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Interesting that the only replacement unused by Wales is Dan Biggar.
Looks like he's being wrapped in cotton wool for next week.
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James Hook
Former Wales fly-half on BBC Radio WalesBasham will be disappointed, he hasn't had a great amount of game time.
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Louis Rees-Zammit is pressed into defensive work, running back to scoop up a speculative kick.
He runs clear and just for a moment I'm sure the chance to go the length of the field flashed across his eyes - but he boots it clear.
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Josh Navidi
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions back row on Scrum VHe kicks it and chases it as well, Louis Rees Zammit is so quick you don't get near him, he pulls away.