Who Will Win?
Wales will enter their game against Georgia as favourites after dispatching Australia 40-6 in their last game. However, they’ve already qualified for the quarter-final stage of the competition and have very little to play for. This is because they only need one point from this game to claim top spot in the pool.
By contrast, although Georgia cannot qualify for the knockout stages, they have put in several good performances during the pool stage. As a result, they’ll undoubtedly be looking to end their campaign on a high with a win.
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Head-to-Head
Since 2017, Wales and Georgia have clashed four times, with Wales winning three matches and Georgia winning one.
Interestingly, the head-to-head stats below tell us that the team that scores the first try in Wales vs Georgia games emerges victorious 75% of the time. Let’s see if that trend is set to continue…
Team Form
Warren Gatland’s men will be coming into the latest Wales vs Georgia encounter in great form. Although they were largely unfancied before the tournament began, they’ve so far enjoyed comprehensive wins over Fiji, Portugal and Australia. This means they’ve booked their quarter-final place with a game to spare.
Meanwhile, although Georgia are yet to win a game at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, they have performed admirably against both Fiji and Australia. Interestingly, Georgia have actually only won one of their last five games… but this was against Wales!
Underneath our team form guide, you’ll find lots of additional information about how the two sides have performed in their last five games, including the number of tries they’ve scored and their overall points difference.
Player Head-to-Head
The outcome of the upcoming Wales vs Georgia game will likely be determined by individual matchups. With this in mind, here’s how Jac Morgan and Soso Matiashvili have been performing recently.
Other Fixtures
While Wales vs Georgia is one of the weekend’s biggest rugby games, other matches at the Rugby World Cup are also taking place. Check out the latest fixtures and results below.
Wales vs Georgia 2023: Detailed Match Preview
On Saturday 07th October, 2023, Wales will face Georgia at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.
Ahead of the game, Wales have already qualified for the quarter-final stage of the Rugby World Cup. However, they still need a point to guarantee the top spot in the pool.
On the other hand, Georgia cannot qualify for the quarter-finals or guarantee qualification for Rugby World Cup 2027. This is because they cannot finish higher than fourth after failing to beat Fiji in their last game.
But, Georgia have been impressive throughout the Rugby World Cup and will be looking to end their tournament on a high. If Warren Gatland’s side take their eyes off the ball, then Georgia will be there to pounce and notch a famous victory.
Live Updates
Sam Costelow converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by George North
A bit of individual brilliance by Louis Rees-Zammit leads to a try for Wales
Davit Niniashvili (Georgia) is shown a yellow card
Taine Basham (Wales) is shown a yellow card
The Wales supporters go wild as Sam Costelow successfully kicks the conversion.
The kick through from Wales has allowed Louis Rees-Zammit to touch down.
A stunning solo try from Davit Niniashvili
The touch judges raise their flags as Luka Matkava kicks the conversion.
Georgia are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Vano Karkadze touching down.
Sam Costelow adds the two points for Wales.
Nobody was going to stop Louis Rees-Zammit from scoring that try!
Luka Matkava does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Georgia is finished off by Merab Sharikadze, as they goes over for the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Costelow kicks the penalty goal.
Sam Costelow makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
A wonderful passing move by Wales is finished off by Liam Williams
Sam Costelow converts the try.
Tomas Francis scores the try from close range.