Wales vs Georgia: Rugby World Cup 2023: Welsh heroes eye flawless group stage record – stream FREE, TV, team news
WALES are a win away from having a flawless pool campaign at the Rugby World Cup – but Georgia are looking to spoil the party.
Warren Gatland’s men have won all three of their group encounters including a thrilling 40-6 win over the Wallabies.
And victory against the Georgians would see them finish Pool C with a 100% win record having already secured quarter-final qualification.
The Welsh heroes could be paired with Japan or Samoa but they are more likely to face Argentina.
Los Pumas face Japan on Sunday, October 8 and Wales need just a losing bonus point from their game against Georgia to top Pool C.
But it could be interesting as Gatland has decided to alter his side from the team that beat Australia.
When is Wales vs Georgia?
- Wales play Georgia in their final Pool C fixture on Saturday, October 7.
- It is scheduled to get underway at 2pm BST.
- Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host around 35,322 fans.
- Georgia pipped Wales to a 13-12 win when the sides last met in a 2022 friendly.
What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
- Wales vs Georgia will be broadcast LIVE on ITV 1 in the UK.
- Coverage is set to commence from 1:15pm BST – 45 minutes before kick-off.
- Fans can stream the action live through ITV X or alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire match.
Can I watch it for FREE?
Yes!
Wales’ Rugby World Cup match against Georgia can be watched for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
What is the team news?
Wales manager Warren Gatland has selected hooker Dewi Lake to captain the side.
And Gareth Anscombe will start outside-half with Dan Biggar left out of the 23-man squad despite returning to training from injury.
Wales: 15. Liam Williams, 14. Louis Rees Zammit, 13. George North, 12. Nick Tompkins, 11. Rio Dyer, 10. Gareth Anscombe, 9. Tomos Williams; 1. Gareth Thomas, 2. Dewi Lake (capt), 3. Tomas Francis, 4. Will Rowlands, 5. Dafydd Jenkins, 6. Aaron Wainwright, 7. Tommy Reffell, 8. Taulupe Faletau
Replacements: 16. Elliot Dee, 17. Nicky Smith, 18. Henry Thomas, 19. Christ Tshiunza, 20. Taine Basham, 21. Gareth Davies, 22. Sam Costelow, 23. Mason Grady
What are the odds?
- Wales to win 1/12
- Draw 30/1
- Georgia to win 8/1
*Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication