Match thread

MiketheSnow

Owens off injured. Hopefully not serious

Chris

Georgian no 8 looks Handy

MiketheSnow

Dumb tactics from Wales.

Should have kept it high tempo not attritional

Chris

@MiketheSnow maybe just doing enough to get the job done bigger games to come

Chris

@MiketheSnow seems like a few NH teams are pacing themselves getting used to the Humidity maybe

MiketheSnow

Wales finally start creating again

North grubber through for Tomos Williams

Wales 36 - 7 Georgia
66 mins gone

MiketheSnow

Great try from Georgia.

Reserve scrum half has made a big difference

Wales 36 - 14 Georgia
69 mins gone

antipodean

Georgia's defensive work outside of set play is remarkably good. They've got some individual talent too.

Biggest difference between the two is the Welsh backline runs onto good passes and makes good decisions.

I suspect after the week they've had, they'll be happy to get the win, put the controversy behind them and look at the next opponent.

MiketheSnow

@antipodean said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

Georgia's defensive work outside of set play is remarkably good. They've got some individual talent too.

Biggest difference between the two is the Welsh backline runs onto good passes and makes good decisions.

I suspect after the week they've had, they'll be happy to get the win, put the controversy behind them and look at the next opponent.

They're a good team.

Could easily knock over Fiji.

Would rather see them than Italy in the 6N.

Happy to make it 7N

MiketheSnow

Brilliant from Tipuric.
Brilliant from T Williams.
North in

Wales 43 - 14 Georgia
76 mins gone

African Monkey

@antipodean Yes having two fatties at the back of their lineout and a slow 7 in Gogordze got exploited by the Welsh.

@antipodean I tuned out before halftime expecting a 70pt blowout, and returned to see 36-14. (Then that last try by North - great feet and hands by Williams.)

I suppose a win's a win, like England yesterday, but will Wales be happy to have conceded 14?

ACT Crusader

Joel Stransky’s a really good commentator when the Boks aren’t playing

@African-Monkey I didn't see the second Georgia try, was it another pushover?

African Monkey

@Disgusted-of-TW Scrum penalty where the Georgian 9 went quickly (not really near the mark but however) and had the Welsh defence backpedaling before being stopped 5 short. They then scored after a few pick and goes close to the line.

KiwiMurph

A few of those bench Georgians made a serious impact. They should be starting. Especially the halfback.

Nice to see Welsh use the ball and play some attractive open footy.

antipodean

@KiwiMurph said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

A few of those bench Georgians made a serious impact. They should be starting. Especially the halfback.

Nice to see Welsh use the ball and play some attractive open footy.

I think the Welsh have the best backline of the 6N.

As @MiketheSnow points out, they'd be better for the competition than Italy has been.

MiketheSnow

6 out of 10
Some glimpses of fast paced, accurate first phase ball
Wales look fit
Fell away at times waiting for things to happen rather than creating opportunities
Hopefully Owens isn't too badly crocked
Gatland has a genuine selection conundrum in the second and back rows

Georgia never gave up fair play
They should stuff Uruguay and could easily beat Fiji off the back of a dominant scrum

@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

@Disgusted-of-TW said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

@antipodean said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

I think the Welsh have the best backline of the 6N.

Weren't exactly racking up the tries in this year's 6N

Rearrange this sentence

Dry Keeping Powder Our 😉

Oh, I'm sure, and on and off for a number of years. I fully expect to see Gatland and Howley receive an award for lifetime services to the silica gel industry

MiketheSnow

@Disgusted-of-TW said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

@MiketheSnow said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

@Disgusted-of-TW said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

@antipodean said in RWC: Wales v Georgia (Pool D):

I think the Welsh have the best backline of the 6N.

Weren't exactly racking up the tries in this year's 6N

Rearrange this sentence

Dry Keeping Powder Our 😉

Oh, I'm sure, and on and off for a number of years. I fully expect to see Gatland and Howley receive an award for lifetime services to the silica gel industry

:face_with_tears_of_joy:

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