The Wales rugby team has qualified for the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals after defeating Flying Fijians 29-17 in the Rugby World Cup.
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Fiji had a great start when Josua Tuisova scored in the first three minutes and then Kini Murimurivalu scoring five minutes later.
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Wales bounced back and Josh Adams scored both the tries in the 17th and 30th minutes as Dan Biggar managed to convert both the tries.
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Fiji was awarded a penalty try to take the lead 17-14.
Wales levelled scores through a penalty to Rhys Patchel.
Josh Adams scored his third try in the second half to take Wale into the lead o 22-17.
Wales increased their lead to 27-17 through a Liam Williams bonus point try in the 68th minute.
Williams also managed to convert his own try to add extra two points and take the scores to 29-17.
Wales will now face either England or France in the quarterfinals.
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“We’re looking to put in a performance that shows what this team is capable of”@fijirugby head coach John McKee previews his side’s crucial must-win match against Wales in Pool D.
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