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00:00:00 Our referee tonight is Karl Dixon, a former professional scrub map with over 150 appearances
00:00:05 for the famous Harlequins club in the English Premiership.
00:00:09 It will be Georgia in the red to get us going.
00:00:13 Opportunity knocks for Fiji, but there is a mighty Georgian obstacle standing in their path.
00:00:20 It's time to get it on in Bordeaux.
00:00:24 And it's in.
00:00:27 A noise already inside this place, threatening to blow the roof off.
00:00:38 Plenty of locals mixed in with the supporters of both teams.
00:00:43 And Fiji with a safe route out of their 22.
00:00:47 The opening clearance.
00:00:50 That's one of the big improvements in the Fijian game, their exits along with Mals and Set Piece.
00:00:55 But if there's any nation, as we said off the top, that will test them.
00:00:57 It's Set Piece time, it is the Georgians.
00:00:59 Georgian line-outs, they worked well against Portugal, only lost one, 14 throws.
00:01:04 That means a good one.
00:01:05 Makaba sends it high, Papalazzi and Moribazi underneath it.
00:01:10 Works out well for Georgia.
00:01:12 Lovchanitsi, two giga speedy former army soldier in Georgia.
00:01:18 Lovchanitsi chases Ndurasese across.
00:01:21 Maybe he drew a full back.
00:01:23 Calm and composed, unable to call the mark.
00:01:26 Just a little bit too high, that probing kick.
00:01:29 So the mark is made, not give him a chance to clear the lines.
00:01:32 Fiji recompose themselves.
00:01:35 A little scutting clearance taken by Makaba.
00:01:41 And David Niniashvili hearing after this one.
00:01:45 Down by Natha level.
00:01:47 Fijian captain.
00:01:49 Oh, the looking kick on the left foot.
00:01:51 Makaba picks it up.
00:01:53 Here's Miriam Moribazi, back in the team after being dropped for the draw with Portugal.
00:01:59 Wasn't held in the tackle.
00:02:00 Lovchanitsi, two giga speedy, one of the biggest, meanest members of a big and mean Georgian pack.
00:02:06 Makaba to Jalachonia.
00:02:08 He's got a big ball carrying task today.
00:02:12 With Norman number 8, Bekakor Gadze ruled out injured.
00:02:15 Lovchanitsi, Makaba, Seradze to Ndurabazi.
00:02:21 Wonderful hands from Georgia.
00:02:23 2v1, Tavitsante can't take it.
00:02:26 And then gets scythed into touch by the covering Kuruwali.
00:02:31 What an opportunity missed.
00:02:33 What great movement from the Georgians.
00:02:36 We talked about them adding to their sub-piece, their offloading game was really improved.
00:02:41 The numbers there, 4-on-2, they get it wide.
00:02:43 I think Nayetulevu, that's just some kind of hand on the ball, disrupts it.
00:02:47 You see here, looked like he might be away.
00:02:50 But just enough, oh it's a pullback.
00:02:52 In the end, it's Ndurabazi.
00:02:54 Wow, looked like that might be an impressive first start for Georgia.
00:02:59 Oh that is a clear cut opportunity.
00:03:01 4-on-3 as you mentioned, 2-on-1.
00:03:03 You think of all the under-10s, under-11s around the world practising that execution.
00:03:07 It's typical for G to get in the middle of it.
00:03:10 Ndurabazi manages to disrupt, but that is very much a gone opportunity for Georgia.
00:03:15 They'll be reeling.
00:03:17 They've found some confidence there, which is good.
00:03:19 First scrum, 5 metres from the Fiji in the try-line.
00:03:23 It's an area that Fiji have come on leaps and bounds, past Lido So.
00:03:28 Just one scrum penalty conceded in four matches, and they win the first of the afternoon.
00:03:34 Well for me, that's a big call for a scrum of the day.
00:03:39 Must see something very clear there.
00:03:41 "All day, every day" is the cry from a Fijian voice.
00:03:47 Kickflip doesn't go to touch.
00:03:53 Pogliciate, on to Ndurabazi, who's looked dangerous in these opening minutes.
00:03:57 Plays for the black-line franchise back in Georgia.
00:04:00 California, don't need the pass.
00:04:03 Kusaki, that's it.
00:04:05 Georgia penalty.
00:04:07 No clear release.
00:04:08 Really good energy from the Georgians.
00:04:11 The call is no clear release after the tackle, the Fijian player must release.
00:04:15 This is a kickable penalty.
00:04:17 They've got to take a shot at the points.
00:04:19 Really fast, positive start from the Georgians, Rob.
00:04:22 Exactly what they needed.
00:04:25 They've come into this amazingly with the most offloads in the tournament.
00:04:30 And that is direct running.
00:04:32 Anytime they're in their own half, they're going to kick it.
00:04:35 Never release.
00:04:36 As much as you want, you're never going to see a referee change their decision.
00:04:39 Carl Dixon making it clear and obvious.
00:04:41 He's seeing things very early on in this game.
00:04:43 And he's trying to make a mark on the decision-making process.
00:04:46 If you're new to rugby, you get the referee mic'd up here.
00:04:50 He's our fourth commentator.
00:04:52 Just relaying the detail that the left arm never released a tackle player.
00:04:56 So this will give a three-point attempt to Makava.
00:05:01 18% success rate off the tee for Georgia this year.
00:05:04 And missed the late conversion that could have beat Portugal.
00:05:07 Doesn't miss this one.
00:05:10 Deadlock broken by the Leros of Georgia.
00:05:14 There's nothing better for a kicker.
00:05:17 You have a week to think about the kick that could have been.
00:05:20 It would have been history.
00:05:22 But he got one in front of the poles.
00:05:24 It's an early lead for Georgia.
00:05:26 And the winner of this year's World Cup is...
00:05:29 Makava!
00:05:32 [crowd cheering]
00:05:34 Mikhail Tadze rises.
00:05:36 And brings that ball in very securely.
00:05:39 Despite the presence of Sergiu Ravutol Amanda.
00:05:42 Of Shanidze.
00:05:48 Youngest man to reach 50 caps.
00:05:50 Blasted into the Bordeaux sky.
00:05:52 Mata loses it.
00:05:54 Nini Ashvili does it.
00:05:56 Shanahonia with him.
00:05:58 Nini Ashvili scuffling Fijians.
00:06:00 And it's a goal!
00:06:01 They will have front foot possession here with Giga Ashvili.
00:06:04 His third powerful carry of the afternoon.
00:06:07 Here's Kvissaradze.
00:06:09 And to Sakinadze.
00:06:11 This time Fiji.
00:06:14 Over the ball.
00:06:16 And Joshua Tuisova, one of the kings of the breakdown.
00:06:19 Need a few sticks of dynamite to get him out of the way.
00:06:23 Yeah, Tuisova's over the ball here.
00:06:26 Very, very strong as you say.
00:06:29 This time there was enough for the release.
00:06:30 And then he got his hands on it.
00:06:32 So, not the most efficient start for Fiji.
00:06:36 Some of the kicking, some of the receiving.
00:06:38 Not the best. Here we go.
00:06:40 Not gathering the ball, but credit is George's.
00:06:42 They're on it.
00:06:44 Good attack.
00:06:46 Good confidence there for Nini Ashvili.
00:06:48 We know he's great on the ball.
00:06:50 But they're winning these collisions midfield as well, Rob.
00:06:52 Which is interesting.
00:06:54 It didn't look like he released there.
00:06:56 So ironically, the referee felt a bit guilty from the first one.
00:06:58 As we throw to the tail, it's not taken cleanly.
00:06:59 Rob Shanite seizes upon it.
00:07:01 Gacetti Lanza's pass.
00:07:03 In the arms of a teammate to Makava.
00:07:05 And now Demurta Lanza.
00:07:07 With low shackling at the ankles by Randaranda.
00:07:11 Rob Shanite channeling his inner Georgian prop.
00:07:15 The bump and trundle.
00:07:17 Nani Ashvili, the captain.
00:07:19 33 years of age, the NARL veteran.
00:07:22 Benkazaki Lanza sizing up Fiji.
00:07:26 Not shirking the physical confrontations here, Georgia.
00:07:29 Sakhi Lantse.
00:07:35 All the players stacking this right-hand side.
00:07:39 A swathe of red jerseys as Nini Ashvili hits Kresse Lantse.
00:07:43 Who gets hit hard by Semirandra Andra.
00:07:46 Georgia working hard to lift those big Fijian bodies off the ball.
00:07:51 Sakhi Lantse again.
00:07:55 Nani Ashvili.
00:07:56 Ten phases now for Georgia.
00:08:01 Makava swings away to the right.
00:08:03 Nini Ashvili.
00:08:05 On from Kresse Lantse to Tap Lantse.
00:08:06 Some beautiful handling from the Georgians.
00:08:10 Peerless turns.
00:08:12 Sakhi Lantse.
00:08:14 Georgia continue to press.
00:08:18 Chalahonya's shoveled it on to Mikhail Tantse.
00:08:21 And the Georgian giant rumbles forth.
00:08:24 Makava inside to Nini Ashvili.
00:08:26 The pass was forward.
00:08:28 Nini Ashvili dropped it in any case.
00:08:30 And some promising build-up comes to naught.
00:08:33 That's the reaction on the Georgian bench.
00:08:35 Well, absolutely superb build-up.
00:08:38 And throw the phone books out the window.
00:08:40 The first eight and a half minutes have been all about Georgia.
00:08:42 And they've executed to perfection.
00:08:44 This one could have gone wide.
00:08:46 Raul Lui will be very concerned.
00:08:48 His team are walking around the park, not quite making the tackle stick.
00:08:53 That inside ball that was deemed forward could have gone wide.
00:08:55 Very promising start to Nini Ashvili.
00:08:58 He will be a content coach.
00:09:02 The concern for Fiji, these tackles are coming in.
00:09:04 Looking a little bit reckless.
00:09:06 You get your timing just a millisecond out.
00:09:08 And you're going to find yourself in trouble.
00:09:10 Fiji need to tighten up the ship a bit here.
00:09:12 And it helps with a set piece now trying to get themselves out of their territory.
00:09:15 Well, great shot. You've got options both sides for Georgia.
00:09:17 We're going to reset the scrum.
00:09:19 Let's get ourselves to space.
00:09:22 And we're going to go again really quickly.
00:09:23 No possession at all for Fiji.
00:09:25 Just two tackles made by Georgia.
00:09:27 Luka Matkala, one of the golden boys of Georgian rugby.
00:09:38 We think so often of big, hairy-chested props playing in France.
00:09:42 And there are still plenty of those.
00:09:44 But this new generation of Georgians can play.
00:09:46 They can play the piano as well as shift it.
00:09:48 And we're seeing that here.
00:09:51 Fiji scrummage.
00:09:52 Balls are loads.
00:09:54 And they win the penalty.
00:09:56 Second scrum penalty for Fiji.
00:09:58 Yeah, so the assistant officials are wired up to the referee.
00:10:04 And I think Zia will pipe it.
00:10:06 He claimed they were coming in on an angle.
00:10:08 I'm not sure I saw that, Rob.
00:10:10 It must stay square.
00:10:20 Rocco Piper, fresh off his match last night down in Toulouse.
00:10:22 Doing double duty.
00:10:24 Pierre Poussey, the Frenchman running the opposite line.
00:10:30 Assisting Carl Dixon, Tom Foley in our TMO cabin.
00:10:33 Fiji again with a long dart.
00:10:38 It's overthrown.
00:10:40 And Lovchanitsy picks it up and he's pumping the ball.
00:10:42 And breaking Fiji in lines.
00:10:44 Crescent Lazi sat down by Le Ballon Bautilla.
00:10:49 Mikhail Tadze.
00:10:50 Fiji having to put in so much defensive work.
00:10:54 Some heavy old shoulders flying in.
00:10:57 And they've stolen it back, Fiji.
00:10:59 Matabesi gets it away to Ndrasese.
00:11:02 Who's kick chases Georgia back.
00:11:05 Nini Asfili outfoxed by the bounce.
00:11:07 Matkava slingshotted backwards by Raul Talmanda.
00:11:11 And now the white jerseys of Fiji, like torpedoes,
00:11:16 come firing into the breakdown.
00:11:18 Georgia have rallied incredibly well.
00:11:22 Just to retain possession.
00:11:24 With an out on their feet here, the Georgians.
00:11:27 Just standing and falling into contact.
00:11:30 Lumbering around like mummies, the Georgians.
00:11:36 A little wonder.
00:11:38 So much attacking energy.
00:11:40 And they just want the ball off the pitch.
00:11:42 39 Fijian tackles made now.
00:11:45 And a sweep now.
00:11:46 I was just going to highlight that.
00:11:48 Georgian players are strewn around the park.
00:11:51 That's way back inside the Fijian 22, that injury.
00:11:54 The stats. 41 tackles made to 3.
00:11:58 I mean, that's remarkable.
00:12:00 After 11 minutes.
00:12:02 And that represents a ton of possession, Rob.
00:12:04 Yeah, massive possession.
00:12:06 This is the...
00:12:08 Misfunctioning line-out.
00:12:13 A massive and blip on Fiji's ledger.
00:12:15 This transition of attack from Georgia strong.
00:12:18 But the hardest thing you see here,
00:12:20 the Georgians playing an intensity that they just cannot replicate in training.
00:12:23 And this is where Fiji are dangerous.
00:12:25 Broken field play.
00:12:27 This is what they thrive on.
00:12:29 Although Rob was not foul-playing that injury,
00:12:34 Kava did well just to not pass it along and keep the rock.
00:12:38 And they've just got enough red jerseys there.
00:12:41 That has been carried back in.
00:12:42 It has actually been carried back in.
00:12:44 So the referees have reviewed the claim being made by the Fijians,
00:12:47 was that that ball was taken back into their 22 before Georgia cleared it.
00:12:50 And they've confirmed it will come all the way back.
00:12:53 To the point where the scrum have kicked it.
00:12:55 I think we're going to win.
00:12:58 Preparing to come on for Tengi Zamperadze.
00:13:01 The injured hooker who's the man down out of shot.
00:13:04 You might have heard an extra voice, an English accent,
00:13:06 piping through your earpiece there.
00:13:08 That was Tom Foley, the TMO.
00:13:10 He was just informing Carl Dixon by his points unit.
00:13:12 There was no foul play in the lead up to that injury.
00:13:16 Sad no news for Tengi Zamperadze.
00:13:19 So no need to look at any possible infringements.
00:13:22 But it's a real shame for Zamperadze this.
00:13:24 He scored the try that secured the draw against Portugal.
00:13:27 This is actually his first start in international rugby.
00:13:30 And it's this collision here that has invalidated him out.
00:13:34 Luka Tangi, 120 kilos plus of Fijian beef.
00:13:39 Colliding with one of the weaker joints in the human body, the wrist.
00:13:43 So Zamperadze off and Luka Nyoradze on for his first cap.
00:13:48 In close to 18 months in jersey 16.
00:13:52 Again Fiji overthrow.
00:13:56 And Vasil Lobzhanidze is utterly levelled.
00:13:59 As he went to pick it up for the third time.
00:14:01 You might not steal the line out if you've got a Fijian
00:14:04 blasting into your ribcage.
00:14:08 Fiji possession for the first time.
00:14:10 Nathaledu taking Tabutsadze for a ride into the Georgian half.
00:14:15 Kostiriki Naveta, Maori and Fijian heritage running through his blood.
00:14:23 Sam Matadesi, a logistician in the British Royal Navy.
00:14:28 Penalty advantage for Fiji.
00:14:30 They've got a freebie here.
00:14:32 And they're going to need it.
00:14:35 And they're going to need it.
00:14:36 A little interpretation from our referee, Carl Dixon.
00:14:40 Can you hear that?
00:14:42 As the Georgian player needs to roll away before he stands up.
00:14:46 He stood up and got in the way and it was material.
00:14:48 And that will be an interesting decision.
00:14:50 It's not usual, Rob, that we see Fiji take on penalties from this range.
00:14:54 But we haven't had this quality of goal kicking before in Fiji and Jersey.
00:14:58 I expect to see this from Fiji really asking questions in the midfield.
00:15:03 They're very tired and disciplined.
00:15:04 You can see, not clear in the way, Nariashvili.
00:15:06 But we saw it against Australia.
00:15:08 15 out of Fiji's 22 points were from the boot.
00:15:11 And that was in 2003.
00:15:13 And Fiji won a Rugby World Cup game with only one try.
00:15:16 Now I think that's a shift in tactics.
00:15:18 Partly because their game understanding is growing.
00:15:20 But as you mentioned, Gareth, partly having the luxury of such a kicker.
00:15:23 Simon Okorovone lined up five shots against Australia.
00:15:29 Nailed all five.
00:15:31 This is first of this afternoon.
00:15:35 And that's something of a love wedge from Okorovone.
00:15:49 His copy book blotted for the first time.
00:15:51 And David Niniashvili can leave Georgia clear.
00:15:55 Taken flamboyantly by Tuisova.
00:15:58 And now Mata looks to link with the Hulking centre again.
00:16:02 Kuriame Mata, 22 carries.
00:16:05 And he's hoping Fiji a match against Wales.
00:16:08 He will run and run and run all day.
00:16:11 Through the staunchest of brick walls.
00:16:14 Mikko Patsa comes piling through.
00:16:18 Another Georgian penalty.
00:16:20 And now Fiji beginning to play.
00:16:22 And it's Lukatani, the type that caught Lukatani.
00:16:24 Goal! With a tap and run.
00:16:27 The ball pilfered back by Georgia.
00:16:29 Tabo Sadze spinning away from Tangi Tangi Valu.
00:16:32 That was more like the rugby we've come to expect from Fiji.
00:16:38 The panache to go with the pragmatism.
00:16:41 Over that ball again and they are destroying Georgia at the breakdown.
00:16:47 And it's the demolition man once more, Levani Motia.
00:16:56 Well there's the quick tap.
00:16:57 But now they have long range penalties.
00:16:59 Watch the big man go.
00:17:01 Steps out of one tackle.
00:17:03 Still pumping the legs.
00:17:05 That's the Fiji we know.
00:17:07 And the game loosens up.
00:17:09 They're so good.
00:17:11 They're kind of in this place Rob between the Motia group set piece
00:17:13 and their natural instincts as we saw there.
00:17:15 The quick tap penalty.
00:17:17 Just having a bit of a laugh there, I think he now officially has to
00:17:19 hand me his front row union card.
00:17:21 Any front row member taking the quick tap and off they're going.
00:17:23 You're going to have a lot of people in the purest form of the game
00:17:25 and that's what you want to see Fiji do.
00:17:26 Structured play, keeping everyone guessing.
00:17:28 I think his front row card should be upgraded to platinum.
00:17:31 I don't issue them sadly.
00:17:33 Here come Fiji with the driving maul.
00:17:36 Georgia halted.
00:17:39 So they pull away through Kurugoli and Tangitangi Valu.
00:17:41 Scored his first international try against the Welsh.
00:17:44 Kurugoli, Nasila Sila.
00:17:46 23 outings for the Fijian thrower last year.
00:17:50 More than anybody else.
00:17:53 De Sova sent backwards.
00:17:55 That was an easy feat.
00:17:57 Look at this.
00:17:59 Teti Tela injecting the pace.
00:18:01 Mata now.
00:18:03 Hang on a minute.
00:18:05 We've got to stop because the play is getting a little too close
00:18:08 to an injured Georgian player.
00:18:10 And there's a great system in place.
00:18:13 The therapists who come on the field, they have a signal
00:18:16 that they tell the referee if it's a serious injury.
00:18:18 And as the play started to move that way, great awareness
00:18:21 from Carl Dixon.
00:18:22 Blue is whistle.
00:18:24 Player welfare is important.
00:18:26 And we're going to have a water break around this.
00:18:28 The water breaks.
00:18:31 Part of this Rugby World Cup when the temperature is hot.
00:18:34 As it has been in Bordeaux and southwest France.
00:18:36 30 degrees Celsius plus.
00:18:38 In the daytime.
00:18:41 45 degrees colder right now.
00:18:43 But there's a lot of those extra few minutes to take on
00:18:45 some fluids.
00:18:47 And Georgia about to bring on Nodar Chayes.
00:18:50 Really.
00:18:51 And won his 50th Cup last weekend.
00:18:54 Against Portugal.
00:18:57 And it looks like big Lasha Jairani.
00:18:59 No foul play, let it go.
00:19:01 Who is down and stricken.
00:19:03 So Georgia about to lose a second forward here.
00:19:05 In a desperate fashion.
00:19:07 So many big bodies flying around the field.
00:19:12 I wonder if he just got caught the wrong side.
00:19:14 Yeah, you can see it.
00:19:16 Yeah, that's not nice to watch.
00:19:19 You don't want to be seen in that direction.
00:19:20 I mean, some of these big Georgian forwards.
00:19:22 Tougher than quantum physics.
00:19:24 But that is a bad one.
00:19:26 It's a collision sport we play.
00:19:29 They're going to take their time.
00:19:32 And the players will have their water break.
00:19:34 But what a start from this Georgian team.
00:19:36 I think they'll probably rue only having three points up on
00:19:38 the board.
00:19:40 I think there's two or three occasions they could have
00:19:42 crossed for their first try against Fiji.
00:19:44 62% possession for Georgia.
00:19:48 And it's opening 16 minutes.
00:19:49 For Fiji to attempt 54 tackles.
00:19:52 And the Georgian punters enjoying themselves.
00:19:55 It's been interesting hearing from Levan Maistashvili
00:19:59 in the build up to this tournament.
00:20:01 He has pledged that Georgia will defeat one of the big boys
00:20:03 in their pool.
00:20:05 Had opportunities against the Wallabies.
00:20:07 But succumbed to a 35-15 loss.
00:20:09 Withdrawal with Portugal would feel like a big missed
00:20:12 opportunity for them.
00:20:14 And they are so close.
00:20:17 And they are so hungry.
00:20:18 So determined.
00:20:20 To break their World Cup duck for 2023.
00:20:22 Here in Bordeaux against Fiji.
00:20:24 And for the Georgians the next matchup is Wales.
00:20:27 So another opportunity.
00:20:29 These injuries will hurt.
00:20:32 You see already that starting 15 has vastly changed.
00:20:36 Of a wonderful impact this might have.
00:20:39 Not just on the here and now.
00:20:41 But in the final 20 minutes.
00:20:43 This game is being played at a furious intensity.
00:20:46 And keeping the ball on the field.
00:20:47 If they are being forced to make subs this early.
00:20:49 Our energy level is going to be a problem later on.
00:20:51 Sure they are going to be.
00:20:54 It's a factor you see whenever Georgia play at this high tempo.
00:20:56 It was the same against Portugal last week.
00:20:58 The last 20 minutes.
00:21:00 It didn't quite happen for them.
00:21:02 Seven changes into a team.
00:21:04 On the back of seven changes the week before.
00:21:06 The Fijians rightly laying down the challenge.
00:21:08 They will be lauding that.
00:21:10 The game fit the Fijians.
00:21:12 Only two changes for them conversely.
00:21:15 And the Fijians are going to be the ones to blame.
00:21:16 He will get all the care and precautions taken.
00:21:18 But the Georgian team have really been guilty of playing
00:21:21 only one half of rugby.
00:21:23 They did it against Portugal.
00:21:25 They played some really good moments against Oz.
00:21:27 They couldn't get that one done.
00:21:29 They started this one brilliantly.
00:21:31 For any international back line.
00:21:37 This is like waking up on Christmas morning.
00:21:39 With a room full of presents.
00:21:41 All the more so for one as deadly as Fijians.
00:21:44 The inside ball to Toi Silva.
00:21:45 He slaps his knees in frustration.
00:21:47 That would have been like trying to stop a Sherman tank.
00:21:50 With no handbrakes.
00:21:52 No chance.
00:22:03 It's been clear.
00:22:05 But Assisi keeps it in.
00:22:07 With a pass around to Amanda.
00:22:09 And a space here for Celestino.
00:22:12 Ramos to Amanda.
00:22:13 The pace merchant.
00:22:15 Inside ball to Nath Alebu.
00:22:17 Fighting through the collisions.
00:22:19 Curvoni.
00:22:21 Tella.
00:22:23 Here's the Roni Mawi of Saracens.
00:22:25 Loses the ball but Tella.
00:22:27 What dexterity.
00:22:29 What resilience.
00:22:31 Nath Avesi picks it up.
00:22:33 Luka Tangi is on the rampage again.
00:22:35 Here we go.
00:22:37 He's having a party in Bordeaux.
00:22:39 Tossing the ball to avoid taking it with him into touch.
00:22:41 He's got to get those things down.
00:22:42 Modabate wins the penalty.
00:22:44 This already has some.
00:22:50 Serious zip about it.
00:22:52 What a match.
00:22:54 Well Fiji failed to clear out Modabate.
00:22:56 And he did his work there.
00:22:58 Got over the ball.
00:23:00 Won the penalty.
00:23:02 And they're going to have a shot at the poles.
00:23:04 Extend this lead.
00:23:06 Well that is a big shot.
00:23:10 We saw him in warm up.
00:23:11 He's hitting the ball really really well.
00:23:13 He'll be the power boot.
00:23:15 This is a massive kick.
00:23:17 Fiji not quite clicking their multi phases.
00:23:19 And Georgia targeting the ball.
00:23:21 Whenever it's on the floor.
00:23:23 Chance to compete.
00:23:25 You see Joe Worsley at the far side of the bench.
00:23:27 The master of the breakdown back in the day.
00:23:29 He was passing on his tutelage throughout the week I'm sure.
00:23:32 The Worsley.
00:23:34 The former Wasp.
00:23:36 Great to see so many great players giving back to the game.
00:23:39 He has a seized gun for the right boots.
00:23:40 And he's going to need all that ammunition.
00:23:42 What a lick he's given that.
00:23:44 Oh wow.
00:23:46 That's a thunderbolt.
00:23:48 Georgia's lead doubled.
00:23:50 And that had another 10 yards of carry in it.
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00:31:54 Well, dominant tackles.
00:31:56 The Georgians are putting it in, they're putting their bodies on the line.
00:31:59 Did you throw to the front this time?
00:32:03 It's clean ball and it's Semir Andranda off on a charge.
00:32:07 Good body.
00:32:09 Nathan Levu, he seems to breach that gain line.
00:32:12 Steal a couple of meters.
00:32:14 Terra.
00:32:16 Good body.
00:32:22 Good conduit for these big Fijian runners.
00:32:24 Soft handling, bringing the big boys in.
00:32:27 Nathan Levu straightens, chopped by Njorate.
00:32:30 Fiji spent only 24 seconds inside the Australian 22, a fortnight ago.
00:32:37 Astonishingly low number of time.
00:32:40 Particularly in comparison with the 10 and a half minutes during which they occupied the Welsh 22 a week earlier.
00:32:50 Georgia stout and stubborn for the time being.
00:32:53 Now they might be opened up though.
00:32:55 Tangi tangi Banu.
00:32:56 Ball is loose, good body.
00:32:59 Slaps it back for Terra.
00:33:00 No options outside him so Terra goes it alone, gets caught.
00:33:04 Georgia pile in but Fiji recycle cleanly.
00:33:07 Androsese.
00:33:10 Can't escape from Kichichelate.
00:33:12 Maui.
00:33:16 Arokaomanda.
00:33:17 Fiji being forced backwards here.
00:33:19 Georgia hands on that, they knock the ball on so Fiji advantage.
00:33:22 And Mata gets the move in forwards.
00:33:26 This is very impressive defence from Georgia.
00:33:35 For how long can it hold? Androsese.
00:33:38 There's the answer.
00:33:39 Shot after telling, Georgian shot.
00:33:48 And Buruwari shaping to kick here.
00:33:50 14 phases, they've gone backwards 30 metres.
00:33:54 Buruwari for Tangi tangi Banu to chase.
00:33:57 Kava is brave but he can't avoid being thrown disdainfully into touch by the marauding Fijian.
00:34:05 Oh there's the injured player.
00:34:10 So much work being put in.
00:34:12 We talked about the tackles made.
00:34:15 It was 41 to 2 at one point.
00:34:17 It's now completely flipped.
00:34:18 49-71.
00:34:20 I mean they've done nothing but defend Georgia in the last 12 minutes.
00:34:23 Fiji go again.
00:34:30 And they lose another line into fourth that's gone to pot for them.
00:34:34 Lopshanidze playing faster than most and then eventually pulled down by Figeroni Maui.
00:34:41 Don't push it.
00:34:42 He's got the knock on.
00:34:43 He talked that's it.
00:34:49 Georgia the dominant force in European tier 2 or so-called tier 2 rugby just now.
00:35:05 In the Rugby Europe Championship 15 times over the past 23 years.
00:35:10 And they are causing Fiji no end of problems here.
00:35:14 They've picked the ball up from an offside position.
00:35:17 And Georgia can have another crack at the post if they want.
00:35:20 Yes stand up indeed.
00:35:23 Georgia's pressuring, they're forcing missed passes.
00:35:27 That was a penalty for a white knock on being played by a player who was in front of them.
00:35:32 It's going to be another three-point attempt.
00:35:35 We know he's got the distance.
00:35:36 Here we go.
00:35:37 They're competing in the air.
00:35:38 No one cleans it up.
00:35:39 Then a loose pass here.
00:35:40 And because it was played by Taylor it's going to be a full ten.
00:35:44 Rugby's complexity is shining through.
00:35:50 But you've got to know where the ball is and what you're going to do with it.
00:35:53 I think this is a disservice to how long this kick is.
00:35:55 Bear in mind the post is some three and a half meters high as well.
00:35:58 This has to be yet another colossal kick.
00:36:00 [crowd cheering]
00:36:07 Yumi Ashwili again.
00:36:08 Lines up for a long-ranger.
00:36:11 [crowd cheering]
00:36:16 Same outcome.
00:36:17 It is a whopper.
00:36:19 Fiji 0, Georgia 9.
00:36:22 A huge group of Georgian fans.
00:36:25 There they are right behind the post.
00:36:26 They let all 41,000 here in Bordeaux know that.
00:36:29 That one was good.
00:36:30 I don't know if the Buc-ees are scrambling Rob,
00:36:35 but nobody would have predicted this.
00:36:36 Incredible from Georgia.
00:36:38 Fijian tactics just taking the points where they're offered.
00:36:41 Makkava finds an excellent touch.
00:36:48 He's almost standing on his own try line when he let fly with that.
00:36:52 He takes play up towards the halfway mark.
00:36:56 [crowd cheering]
00:37:01 I just think Fiji are so used to winning collisions.
00:37:04 And this Georgian team have not taken a back seat in this first half.
00:37:08 Double to Armando, first receiver.
00:37:10 He ate defenders and scored his first Fiji try.
00:37:13 With a sensational sucking of Twickenham just before this two minutes.
00:37:17 Matta Bessi, melted by Giga Ashwili.
00:37:20 With a volley down the short side.
00:37:23 Matta Levo.
00:37:24 [crowd cheering]
00:37:26 Running into a big Georgian wall at the moment.
00:37:29 Might they find a crack or two here.
00:37:31 Lewanin Botia sends it wide.
00:37:34 And Abou-Talamanda cutting back on the inside.
00:37:37 Still, Senesdino Abou-Talamanda.
00:37:39 And then the ball reaped clear.
00:37:41 Ripped away by a Georgian player.
00:37:44 Which means Fiji will throw in.
00:37:47 Fiji on the attack again, but Georgia withstanding.
00:37:51 Yeah, finally they got it wide.
00:37:53 Abou-Talamanda who had so many, I think it was three, line breaks against Wales.
00:37:57 And then here, Georgia just pulling it out.
00:38:00 Pushing it into touch.
00:38:02 There's a really intricacy here.
00:38:04 It's how Fiji hand off.
00:38:06 They don't hand off pushing down.
00:38:07 They use their arm coming up.
00:38:08 It's a wonderful tactic when they're flowing fast.
00:38:10 Sneaking it down the short side from Fiji.
00:38:12 And then they lose the ball forwards.
00:38:15 And with each error.
00:38:17 With each clash.
00:38:20 Of Fiji and Angst.
00:38:23 The Georgians grow in belief.
00:38:25 And it's a tangible feeling around the stadium.
00:38:28 Again, looking for that offload.
00:38:31 With half time approaching.
00:38:33 This is going to be a very interesting team talk from head coach Simon Raouloui.
00:38:37 That is not a happy Fijian bench.
00:38:40 This is not how they expected to follow up on this huge performance against Australia.
00:38:45 Raouloui and his coaching team.
00:38:47 Gail Gibson in defence.
00:38:49 Ben Jackson the attack coach.
00:38:52 We haven't seen much.
00:38:53 The big boys clicking.
00:38:55 Well, a French classic rings around the grounds.
00:39:18 The neutral fans are really getting in behind Georgia here.
00:39:21 And appreciating this effort.
00:39:22 And there is one of the all time greats.
00:39:28 Mamouka.
00:39:30 Gor Godzilla.
00:39:31 Gor Godze.
00:39:32 A giant.
00:39:33 With rugby in every sense.
00:39:35 He led the Lados of Georgia for so many years.
00:39:39 Won a fair few titles here in France as well in his travels.
00:39:46 He is wisely still living here and producing some very nice wine we hear.
00:39:49 I am sure you would know all about that Lucy.
00:39:52 There might be a few vats of that fine Gor Godzilla distilled wine.
00:39:59 Sank in the Georgian cup.
00:40:01 If we can keep this up.
00:40:02 I am not sure I need to.
00:40:04 Finds touch.
00:40:06 And asks more questions of Fiji in attack.
00:40:09 Loved and he is it.
00:40:12 It is like he is playing on the school yard Robin.
00:40:13 In Tbilisi.
00:40:15 Having fun.
00:40:16 Just looking like.
00:40:17 Just causing problems.
00:40:18 That is a good exit from them.
00:40:19 Just feel a little bit like they are on the ropes though.
00:40:21 For James waiting to try and land that shot.
00:40:23 But every time there is an indiscretion near their heart.
00:40:25 He is close to Georgia.
00:40:27 And another mistake from Fiji at the line outs.
00:40:29 Go on the other side.
00:40:31 They have had four stolen.
00:40:33 And now Matavesi's throw is crooked.
00:40:34 And Georgia choose the scrum.
00:40:37 And the three areas that the Fijians have improved.
00:40:39 And Darrell Gibson talks pretty openly about this.
00:40:41 The exits.
00:40:43 The malls and the set piece.
00:40:44 Well the exits have been pretty average from Fiji.
00:40:45 We have not seen a great deal in the malls.
00:40:47 But the set piece has been awful.
00:40:50 A little over five minutes to the first half remaining.
00:40:51 Georgia will be in the lead.
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00:47:09 Ecstasy swiftly melts to anguish.
00:47:12 Final minutes of the half as well.
00:47:15 What a boost for Georgia that would have been.
00:47:17 To go in 14 or 16 they're up.
00:47:20 Fiji knowing that a bonus point win in this game
00:47:30 would see them through to the quarters.
00:47:32 But a win alone would mean they'd only need a losing bonus point next week.
00:47:35 That's the context.
00:47:37 Georgia don't care about that.
00:47:38 They're here for a scalp.
00:47:40 Fiji could be down by 20 points right now.
00:47:42 They're very lucky it's only 9.
00:47:44 Apologies if you heard any choice language
00:47:48 from Luka Tangi over our referees mic.
00:47:51 Just a reminder this is how the pool stands
00:47:53 as the score currently is in this match.
00:47:55 So Georgia with their first win of the tournament
00:47:57 would overtake Australia to go on to 6 points.
00:48:00 All in there with Fiji.
00:48:06 Three teams finish.
00:48:07 Level on points.
00:48:09 It will be points difference that separates the three of them.
00:48:12 And plenty of Wallabies fans
00:48:14 pucking the Georgians right now.
00:48:16 You think?
00:48:18 Eddie Jones might be watching this one.
00:48:20 Fiji need a big strum here.
00:48:24 They need the ball off the pitch.
00:48:26 Matta wants to play.
00:48:28 Of course Fiji want to play.
00:48:30 Now perhaps discretionary.
00:48:35 Discretion is the better part of valor.
00:48:36 They'll take a 9 point deficit at half time.
00:48:40 For a trial of 40 minutes.
00:48:43 Boy it's been engrossing.
00:48:46 It's been a hard fought, entertaining,
00:48:50 end to end encounter.
00:48:52 And it is still dangling very much in the balance
00:48:55 here in Bordeaux.
00:48:57 Three penalties from Georgia
00:48:59 separate the teams at the break.
00:49:01 The first from Matcaba.
00:49:04 The second two long range crackers
00:49:05 from Davit Niniashvili.
00:49:07 Both teams have had chances.
00:49:09 Georgia should have scored at the end.
00:49:11 But they will be happy enough
00:49:13 with a 9 point advantage.
00:49:15 Half time.
00:49:17 Pool C at Stade du Bordeaux.
00:49:19 40 enormous
00:49:22 Rugby World Cup
00:49:24 Pool C minutes
00:49:26 begin with a swing of Teti Teller's right foot.
00:49:28 And a slap of Celestino Ramota-Armanda's right hand.
00:49:33 Ramota is careering
00:49:34 into the Georgian 22.
00:49:36 And Fiji immediately
00:49:39 into their attacking shape
00:49:41 and then losing the ball.
00:49:43 Taput Sazi is absolutely marmalised
00:49:45 by Semirandra Andra.
00:49:47 One place you don't want to be
00:49:49 is with your arms above your head
00:49:51 and a Fijian leaping towards your midriff.
00:49:53 No and that's when Katadze
00:49:55 he knocks off the initial kick off
00:49:57 where they were good in the air.
00:49:59 Again the pass is not quite going to hand.
00:50:02 Fiji responded well.
00:50:03 There was almost like a sevens kick off Rob.
00:50:05 They got up and knocked it back
00:50:07 volleyball style
00:50:09 but couldn't make it pay.
00:50:11 Well I'm still wincing from that hit.
00:50:13 Rearranging ribs.
00:50:15 Semirandra Andra.
00:50:17 But the errors, that's what's really good
00:50:19 against Fiji at the moment.
00:50:21 We saw 9 in the first half.
00:50:23 That's got to be something that has to quell.
00:50:29 That was in Georgia.
00:50:31 In the opening 20 minutes
00:50:33 they forced Fiji to make over 50 tackles.
00:50:35 That figure now swinging.
00:50:37 As Fiji came into the game
00:50:39 Fiji attacked.
00:50:41 Georgia looking to start the second half
00:50:49 as they end in the first.
00:50:51 A lovely little step that was.
00:50:53 That didn't go to Taput Sazi.
00:50:55 Deliberate Malcon
00:50:58 and a yellow card
00:50:59 is coming out
00:51:01 for Semirandra Andra.
00:51:03 Stopping the potential line break.
00:51:05 Slapping the ball down.
00:51:07 Andra Andra
00:51:09 one of the best players in the world
00:51:11 lost to Fiji for 10 minutes.
00:51:13 Great support from Diab Roche
00:51:15 the French referee on the sideline.
00:51:17 You saw the jump.
00:51:19 Once they go to channel one and ball here
00:51:21 that means it's quickly moved out
00:51:23 and then as he tries to give the two on one pass
00:51:25 Mandranda's left hand
00:51:27 is on the board
00:51:28 and they deemed it to be intentional
00:51:30 so that's the yellow card.
00:51:32 It's actually hooking the ball.
00:51:34 I watched him do it.
00:51:36 It looked like, oh sorry,
00:51:38 I was so lost to speak.
00:51:40 Well that's a great discussion.
00:51:42 That's that channel one ball I'm talking about
00:51:44 at Scrum Time.
00:51:46 But here's the final movement.
00:51:48 Just the fingertip of Mandranda
00:51:50 but wisely the Georgians are getting the ball
00:51:52 away at Scrum Time quickly
00:51:54 so the Fijians can't apply their force
00:51:56 with the man advantage.
00:51:57 Nine points to the Gout
00:51:59 and they make it tell.
00:52:01 No, big hand from Isoa Nasilasila
00:52:03 to win it back
00:52:05 and Fiji regardless of their numerical depletion
00:52:07 can still cut deep lacerations
00:52:09 through any defence in the game.
00:52:11 Tella Tani
00:52:13 slides on his knees to take it.
00:52:15 Nasilasila
00:52:18 switches direction
00:52:22 finds Sam Matavesi
00:52:25 Northampton Saints player
00:52:26 in the English Premiership.
00:52:28 Mali
00:52:31 leaves the ball behind
00:52:34 and Lopshanidze wants the 50-22
00:52:37 arrowing it towards the corner flag.
00:52:39 Will Fiji have to play this?
00:52:42 It did go backwards
00:52:44 from Tani Tani Varu
00:52:46 No it didn't.
00:52:48 Pierre Brosset
00:52:50 the assistant referee on the spot
00:52:52 saw the knock on
00:52:54 the knee
00:52:55 and Georgia will have a scrum
00:52:57 five metres
00:52:59 from Fiji and Paydirt.
00:53:01 Big call here as he's going back
00:53:04 does it go forward off his hand?
00:53:06 Knee first then hand I think so.
00:53:08 Yeah there it is.
00:53:11 A lot of fans Rob in the stadium
00:53:13 watching the replay of the Georgia try
00:53:15 at the end of the first half.
00:53:17 Similar reactions but here we go
00:53:19 this is what it's all about.
00:53:23 You're running towards the trial
00:53:24 and you do well to knock the ball forward.
00:53:26 Georgia taking off their captain
00:53:31 Michael Nadiashvili
00:53:33 heads for the sheds
00:53:35 but in his place comes
00:53:37 Nika Abouladze
00:53:39 He's actually going to head for the dead ball
00:53:41 and have a look at this scrum
00:53:43 he wants to be close to it with his sons.
00:53:45 What a moment for Abouladze
00:53:47 his first task
00:53:49 was to spearhead this Georgian scrum
00:53:52 and he's got a piece
00:53:53 when Georgia famously conquered Cardiff in November.
00:53:55 And now a golden opportunity
00:54:00 lies before them
00:54:02 they've got the penalty advantage
00:54:04 Lobshanitsi snipes
00:54:06 can't get the pass away cleanly
00:54:08 he did have that penalty though.
00:54:10 Wow great initial shove
00:54:14 from the Georgians
00:54:16 maybe could have done a bit more with that
00:54:18 and Raja sitting in the zin bin.
00:54:21 I saw the scrum being pretty effective there
00:54:22 going to see another one
00:54:24 they've actually got three of their four trials
00:54:26 some line outs so far in this tournament Georgia
00:54:28 but you talk about Christmas presents earlier Jamie
00:54:30 I reckon this is probably the Georgian shortlist.
00:54:32 Makava and Kveseladze
00:54:46 plot in the backfield.
00:54:50 If the forwards have anything to do with it
00:54:51 they won't see the ball.
00:54:53 There's no one on the short side
00:54:56 because VG are long and short.
00:54:58 Scrums are like catnip to Georgia
00:55:02 they have to play away this time
00:55:04 Abouladze for Makava
00:55:06 Modabate sends it wide
00:55:08 Ninjasvili's 1v1
00:55:10 1v2 it doesn't seem to matter
00:55:12 still he searches forwards
00:55:14 and a high tackle coming in on Ninjasvili
00:55:16 and Lobshanitsi wants to play
00:55:19 driving and twirling
00:55:20 and held up just short
00:55:22 VG clinging on
00:55:26 Raval Talmanda
00:55:28 getting back quickly
00:55:30 knock on
00:55:32 that was knocked on
00:55:34 Makava Vixen brings them back for the high shots
00:55:36 on Ninjasvili
00:55:38 knock on that
00:55:40 so as Ninjasvili went to the corner
00:55:42 it was a high one around the shoulder line
00:55:44 that's not allowed
00:55:47 I'm not sure what happened there
00:55:48 because it looked like the penalty was taken
00:55:50 this is the movement
00:55:52 if that pass is accurate
00:55:54 and Ninjasvili's in the right place
00:55:56 he's cruising for the trial line
00:55:58 but he's slightly checked
00:56:00 then he's swept up
00:56:02 the high tackle happens
00:56:04 absolutely to stand that
00:56:06 but the tap was taken
00:56:08 that doesn't look good
00:56:10 no they might have to review that one Rob
00:56:12 from the TMO
00:56:14 swinging on
00:56:16 and the TMO
00:56:17 cruising the replay
00:56:19 he's happy that it's just a penalty
00:56:21 George will be double happy
00:56:23 that they get a chance
00:56:25 to bind up
00:56:27 as one for a winnable Red Wedge
00:56:30 and Scrum again
00:56:32 Carl Dixon orders them to play
00:56:36 Lobshanitsi somehow
00:56:38 gets the ball back
00:56:40 then he tries to place it
00:56:42 throws it off a team mate's boot
00:56:45 and they survive
00:56:46 when we talked about this Fijian side
00:56:48 and how their set piece was at a different level
00:56:50 it paid off
00:56:52 almost against Wales
00:56:54 definitely against Oz
00:56:56 and they just held in two big big scrums
00:56:58 against a powerful Georgian Scrum
00:57:00 they've short the numbers
00:57:02 this could go over the top
00:57:04 they take it cleanly
00:57:06 Tangitangibalu was there
00:57:08 and Kurovani off and running
00:57:10 Fiji penalty advantage
00:57:12 yeah Jordan Hand coming through
00:57:14 and a jumper in the air
00:57:15 that's not allowed
00:57:17 well Robert there's any team
00:57:19 that doesn't play much differently
00:57:21 with 14 men on the field
00:57:23 it's this Fijian side
00:57:25 it's a big tactic as well
00:57:27 when you lose your winger
00:57:29 you tighten things up a bit
00:57:31 only really becomes an issue
00:57:33 if your opponents have a lot of possession
00:57:35 you've got to cover the backfield
00:57:37 but as it stands
00:57:39 George have not really had that chance yet
00:57:41 you can see the yellow card clock
00:57:43 has reintroduced
00:57:44 and George has seen that
00:57:46 Fiji has seen that out pretty well just now
00:57:48 and Saima Raewalui
00:57:50 is going to his bench for the first time
00:57:52 with Big Piri Rai
00:57:54 played a lot of rugby here in France
00:57:56 on for Eroni Mawe
00:57:58 and Frank Lomani coming on
00:58:00 at Scrum up for Simeone Kurovani
00:58:02 could have interesting implications
00:58:04 for goal kicking later in the game
00:58:06 implications at line out time
00:58:08 not too pretty for Fiji
00:58:10 line out number 5
00:58:12 let go, hold it
00:58:13 it's just a knock
00:58:15 Vasil Lovchanite
00:58:17 asking for the Scrum
00:58:19 Carl Dixon says no, get on and play with it
00:58:21 Lovchanite
00:58:24 Jalahonia
00:58:26 good footwork from the number 8
00:58:28 the Kasakinadze of Lyon
00:58:30 straight into
00:58:32 the gap opened up for him
00:58:34 George knocking at the Fijian door
00:58:36 and then, well they're tripping over their own feet
00:58:38 well that's a fascinating conversation
00:58:41 they wanted the Scrum
00:58:42 I don't think the referee has the right to tell them
00:58:44 they can't have it after the knock on Rob
00:58:46 no, Carl Dixon is pretty adamant
00:58:48 in his decision making
00:58:50 at least he communicates it well
00:58:52 I would agree with you though Lise
00:58:54 we know why they want it
00:58:56 they've got an extra man on the field
00:58:58 and their Scrum is solid
00:59:00 that's the outcome after the advantage was over
00:59:02 you do wonder Rob
00:59:04 whether Georgia will live to rue
00:59:06 these missed opportunities
00:59:08 in all this field position
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01:03:58 they've got a good team
01:04:00 they played really well against Portugal in the first 40 minutes
01:04:02 they couldn't back it up in that second half and got opened up
01:04:05 they fought so hard in this one but they only got a two point lead
01:04:08 this is a huge mental test for them to stay in this rugby game
01:04:11 CROWDS!
01:04:13 FIVE!
01:04:17 SIX!
01:04:20 FIVE!
01:04:29 Bring your feet
01:04:30 Shoulders up
01:04:32 Feet up, shoulders up please
01:04:34 A bit of referee coaching at the scrum
01:04:36 The context of this game is colossal
01:04:39 Both these teams obviously but also Australia
01:04:41 One bonus point today for Fiji
01:04:44 Will that mean a bonus point win against Portugal?
01:04:47 Still season three but Georgia are looking to spoil this party
01:04:51 Respect is paramount with these two teams
01:04:54 There's a lot of rugby still to be played
01:04:56 Five!
01:04:57 Six!
01:04:59 Fiji riding the crest of a wave just now
01:05:03 Romani waiting for Rabotao Manda to sweep round to the right
01:05:09 Romani Mbortia, a man cast in granite stone
01:05:17 Romani
01:05:20 Oh!
01:05:23 Romani
01:05:24 Nice shot coming in there from Sakinazi
01:05:28 Georgia denied the turnover opportunity because of it
01:05:32 Fiji can choose to try and take the lead with a shot at goal
01:05:36 or hunt for more tries, they want the three points
01:05:39 There's the signal
01:05:41 Sakinazi came across in the seatbelt tackle
01:05:44 as number seven puts his cross to the top there
01:05:47 Not allowed anymore
01:05:49 You've got to feel for him
01:05:52 You've got to feel for him
01:05:53 Shame there was no stop clock
01:05:56 And Wassilebu there
01:05:58 He pointed to the sticks straight away, the captain
01:06:02 Wassilebu, the leader of this team
01:06:04 Dictating what the options are
01:06:06 They had a few penalties in the first half, a couple of taps
01:06:09 And this one's over to Lomarnic
01:06:11 Do you think Nathalie was being more vocal with the referee this week, Mark?
01:06:15 I think he's had to be
01:06:17 Those little conversations and questions
01:06:20 Guys, brilliant English and Carl Dixon speaking the same language
01:06:22 Huge moments to get in the referee's ear
01:06:26 Lomarnic, winds up the penalty
01:06:32 With two seconds to spare
01:06:42 Frank Lomarnic hits the post
01:06:49 Sakin's got it all
01:06:50 Remarkable
01:06:54 Next five minutes is going to be crucial here
01:06:57 As he strikes it fairly well
01:06:59 Yeah, heads down, nice leg extension
01:07:02 That tee pops a little high
01:07:04 And it comes off the right upright as he looks at it
01:07:07 And anguish for the Fijian fans
01:07:09 Look at Macava with the 22-meter dropouts
01:07:16 He rushes it long
01:07:18 And Hassan with the assist
01:07:19 And this is Macava to shuffle across to the left
01:07:24 Piemann, touch finder
01:07:35 Huge kick from Lomarnic
01:07:39 They seem to be comfortable going from set piece to set piece, Fiji, right now
01:07:43 Maybe sensing some heavy legs in that Georgian pack against them, Rob
01:07:47 I think Georgia will be happy with that outcome
01:07:49 The kick that Fiji tactically needs to start executing is the one drilled into this bottom corner
01:07:53 Right hand side as I'm looking
01:07:55 That's where you can pin Georgia back
01:07:57 These half way line markers, not a bad clearance but Georgia will take this
01:08:01 Beautiful throw to the tail from Liorate
01:08:04 Then the pass down from Sakin, that's it
01:08:07 Pitch for Opshaniti in a bit of trouble
01:08:09 For Lomarnic, Velet
01:08:11 Some of the biggest men on the pitch
01:08:16 Macava goes into play strong-ass
01:08:17 Sakin, that's it
01:08:19 European Challenge Cup winner with Real last year
01:08:22 Macava, Vili
01:08:26 And Lomarnic Martial is breathing down his neck, which is never a good thing
01:08:30 Andrandra, back on the pitch
01:08:32 Lifting his presence felt
01:08:34 Lomarnic for Beniravani
01:08:37 Rodolphe Cherishvili and Daniko Jarachonia
01:08:41 Big double hit
01:08:45 And Lomarnic with the box kick
01:08:47 It's all about territory just now for these two
01:08:50 Niniashvili looking for space
01:08:52 That is a rasping kick
01:08:55 Fiji keep it in brilliantly
01:08:57 Drossese so lithe, so athletic
01:09:00 He can kick it a mile as well and he has done
01:09:04 He looks for the 50-22
01:09:06 Modepadze looks on the bounce
01:09:13 Andrandra pushes it back from Wensupheim
01:09:15 Andrandra, Teti Tela
01:09:18 Distance on some of these kicks is astonishing
01:09:21 Tela does find touch this time
01:09:23 And Zaglossati lets it go
01:09:26 Rob, you're down pitch side
01:09:28 Just tell us how far and how impressive this kicking display has been
01:09:32 And accurate as well, those two kicks preceding
01:09:35 Exactly where it needed to be
01:09:37 You think you're going to get some reward from it
01:09:39 But when it's counted with an equal
01:09:42 From deep
01:09:43 Brilliant execution, bet on how tight these players are
01:09:46 These are going from inside to 22
01:09:48 To inside to 22
01:09:50 The Gareth Rees distance on him
01:09:52 You got it
01:09:54 More concern as Andrandra was getting some treatment on the far side
01:09:57 Does it
01:09:59 Very good, very gingerly on his right leg
01:10:01 Again Athrasidze is on for Vassar
01:10:04 Lovchanidze at Stromba for Georgia
01:10:06 And a really special moment too for the man wearing number 18
01:10:10 The finger lifting Irakli Apsuari
01:10:12 Who comes on for his Georgian debut
01:10:14 In the Rugby World Cup
01:10:16 The star of an under 20s programme
01:10:18 Under 20s teams beating the likes of Scotland, England, Argentina and Italy in recent months
01:10:23 But the ball has been infiltrated by Fiji and Mitz
01:10:27 And it's going to be a Fiji scrum
01:10:30 Well that's the script that's still yet to be written here at 59 minutes
01:10:34 Will the 20 year old come on and be part of a famous Georgian upset
01:10:39 Or will Fiji restore the order
01:10:41 And put themselves a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter final
01:10:44 And a treble change for Fiji as well
01:10:48 Sam Matadesi, William Imata and the stricken Semir Andrandra all coming off
01:10:53 Andrandra was just missing a bit of crap
01:10:56 Having his legs plied and pulled by a physio on the park
01:11:00 Andrandra off, Binaya Hambosi coming on for him wearing 23
01:11:05 Tawita Ikaniweri and Albert Tuisua coming on for Matadesi and Mata
01:11:11 In the Fijian pack
01:11:13 And Albert Tuisua with the enormous beard
01:11:16 He is a real unit
01:11:18 Former police officer in Suva
01:11:21 Can't imagine the crime rates were particularly high
01:11:24 When Big Albert was on the prowl
01:11:33 And Matadesi has his first job
01:11:35 Is to bring this ball clear from the scrum
01:11:37 Lomani delaying on the pass, Telecat take it
01:11:40 Has been knocked forward
01:11:42 Georgia want the ball rather than the scrum
01:11:45 But they'll settle for a set piece
01:11:47 And just as we have this fantastic game unfolding
01:11:51 How about a credit to World Rugby
01:11:53 Peter Horn and his whole team investing big money
01:11:56 And big resources into Fiji
01:11:58 They developed the Peru Academy
01:12:00 That's why they have this kind of depth
01:12:02 It's a great opportunity for them to play
01:12:04 And we get a match of this quality
01:12:06 Bill Beaumont and his team at World Rugby
01:12:08 Deserve credit for this, this is the next level
01:12:10 We need to broaden the game, bring more fans in
01:12:12 And I'm sure in Suva, Nandi and Tbilisi
01:12:15 They're all enjoying this encounter
01:12:17 It's got wonderful images
01:12:23 Of every single one of these moments
01:12:25 Been celebrated or perhaps
01:12:27 The other way around
01:12:29 5.30
01:12:31 In Suva, all the islands around Fiji
01:12:33 People carrying around TVs
01:12:36 Emotionally invested into this
01:12:38 But you're right Rishi, a real significant moment
01:12:40 For these two teams
01:12:42 Fiji 8th in the world, Georgia 14th ranked
01:12:44 Having dropped a place
01:12:46 This is where they want to be
01:12:48 This is the platform that they need
01:12:50 And they're putting on a show for us
01:12:52 Well Rob, you and I have spent a lot of time
01:12:54 In Hong Kong Stadium over the years
01:12:56 Covering the Sevens
01:12:58 Sweet Caroline is swinging out around the stadium here
01:13:00 And that is a big moment on Saturday afternoon
01:13:01 Let's see how it translates
01:13:03 Yeah, it's a stadium where Fiji
01:13:05 Tend to have decent success
01:13:07 In the Sevens game, we'll see if it translates here
01:13:09 David Niniashvili's penalties
01:13:13 Both from 50 plus metres
01:13:15 Separate the teams
01:13:17 As the water break draws to an end
01:13:20 But this try from Marceyanathan Ebo
01:13:22 What's this finish?
01:13:24 Supersonic, mid-air
01:13:26 One hand, thanks for playing
01:13:29 On Vinaka Bakalevu
01:13:30 We've got Ibonishvili
01:13:33 On for Michael Gaciciladze
01:13:35 Who's had an energetic Rugby World Cup debut
01:13:37 Ibonishvili, a try scorer
01:13:39 For Georgia
01:13:41 Against Australia
01:13:43 And Konstantin Mikhailtadze
01:13:46 Also being withdrawn
01:13:48 Back into the rock fold
01:13:51 Of one of the biggest men
01:13:53 In the Rugby World Cup
01:13:55 Takes a seat after another
01:13:57 Hard shift
01:13:58 He wants this match ball
01:14:06 It's whirled around
01:14:09 And Fiji have the penalty
01:14:11 Well it was stuck in the second row
01:14:13 And now the side is going forward
01:14:15 And that's what's brought around
01:14:17 No doubt, stick it in the corner
01:14:19 He doesn't have other signals coming in
01:14:22 Unfortunately, I've got the power of the boot
01:14:26 No sophisticated light system
01:14:27 Like the spring blocks
01:14:29 But he got the message there
01:14:31 Simon Ivor Louis tells you to kick to the corner
01:14:36 And he kicked to the corner
01:14:38 Sadly though, that's not that near the corner
01:14:40 This is the penalty
01:14:42 You don't often see a Georgian scrum in disarray
01:14:45 But the outcome goes to Fiji
01:14:48 The supporters happy
01:14:50 And now Fiji go
01:14:52 And Georgia's 22
01:14:55 In the second line-up
01:14:56 Three scrum penalties now
01:14:58 Won by the Fijians
01:15:00 What can they make of another prime
01:15:02 Red zone possession
01:15:04 And look, Armando just lost his footing
01:15:06 As he attacked Ibanez Fili
01:15:08 Makaiwele
01:15:11 Driving on
01:15:13 Romani
01:15:15 Now Marseille
01:15:17 Echoes around Stade de Bordeaux
01:15:19 Fiji trying to
01:15:22 Dance to a tune of their own
01:15:25 We need three more tries
01:15:26 To get another important bonus point
01:15:28 And what do they say?
01:15:30 Teasing up for Armando
01:15:32 Romani steps over
01:15:37 And introduces Ibanez Fili
01:15:39 He's had the Eiffel Tower set as the lock screen on his phone
01:15:43 For the past six months
01:15:45 Desperate to get here
01:15:47 To perform on this stage
01:15:49 Lukatani caught in midfield
01:15:53 Teller
01:15:54 Can't go for his upper end
01:15:56 But it's closed by Jalapeno
01:15:58 That's a lot of good work for Lukatani to take it here
01:16:02 Romani
01:16:04 Inviting Ibanez Fili to swerve onto it
01:16:06 Sakhinadze wraps him up
01:16:08 Romani in Bortillo
01:16:10 No halfback, no halfback
01:16:13 There's a heavy old clean out coming in
01:16:18 On Becker Sakhinadze
01:16:20 The Georgians are asking for that to be checked
01:16:22 In the backfield
01:16:23 Fiji play on
01:16:25 Romani
01:16:26 Teller
01:16:27 Joshua Tuisova
01:16:28 Gets those giant legs a-pumping
01:16:30 Wonderful pass to the new man
01:16:32 Vinaya Hamfosi
01:16:34 Running like a tornado
01:16:36 Romani clings on
01:16:38 Hits Tuisova
01:16:40 Pass is loose but still Fiji play on
01:16:42 Nath Alevu
01:16:44 And this time it is knocked on
01:16:46 It's a bit of a double knock on
01:16:48 Carl Dixon allows play to continue
01:16:51 This is chaotic
01:16:52 This is hair of scare of rugby
01:16:55 And Fiji have a penalty
01:16:58 Offside by the referee
01:17:01 Well there was a Fijian knock on
01:17:03 Remarkable build up of phases
01:17:04 Shades of the last moments against Wales
01:17:06 But a very quick advantage over deemed by the referee once it was hacked forward
01:17:10 This was the build up Rob
01:17:12 Power and pace throughout these Fijians
01:17:14 That's their threat
01:17:16 The step back on the inside
01:17:17 Getting them going forward
01:17:18 But too many errors now
01:17:19 Close to contact
01:17:20 So much going on
01:17:21 So that's the spilled ball
01:17:23 It's hacked away
01:17:24 Don't know how that's an advantage
01:17:26 Don't think they saw that initial knock on
01:17:29 See a coach's reaction
01:17:31 The players as well
01:17:32 That's a basic
01:17:34 Showing his emotions
01:17:36 I think this is the question now coming
01:17:38 3-3, what's the post?
01:17:39 You're right Rob
01:17:42 The Georgians are going over to approach Carl Dixon
01:17:44 To ask about the clean outs on Saki Nanci
01:17:46 Carl Dixon's waved them away
01:17:49 You can see him all rock
01:17:50 Have a look at that in the background
01:17:51 And intervene if needs be
01:17:52 There's the blues and the whistles
01:17:55 Ringing the ears of Frank Romani
01:17:57 Who aims to put Fiji in front
01:18:02 It's a daisy cut out
01:18:12 But it's found its way through
01:18:18 It flew between the posts like a wounded duck
01:18:20 But Fiji don't care
01:18:22 The Buller shirt boys don't care
01:18:25 Flying Fiji is 10, Georgia 9
01:18:27 The elite for the first time
01:18:29 We're in the stadium where
01:18:32 To lose football
01:18:33 That one would have beaten any keeper in the league
01:18:35 Barely got over the crossbar
01:18:37 But it does bring them the lead
01:18:38 What a fantastic noise from the crowd
01:18:40 Initial disdain
01:18:41 And then celebration that it went over
01:18:43 Interesting way of kicking a rugby ball
01:18:45 But they'll take it
01:18:47 Oh my the badsy
01:18:48 That's an amazing take
01:18:49 And Georgia right back on the attack
01:18:51 Here's Abu Nanci
01:18:53 Of the Exeter Chiefs in England
01:18:55 Aprasidze
01:18:57 Looking for Neil Nanci
01:18:59 Fiji must defend
01:19:01 Immediately after taking the lead
01:19:04 Beka Saki Nanci
01:19:06 Might feel he's got a point to prove
01:19:08 Aprasidze
01:19:11 For Iti Auri
01:19:13 Aprasidze whipping those big boys around the paddock
01:19:15 Neil Nanci carries again
01:19:17 Aprasidze
01:19:20 Even he's really
01:19:21 Crawling and
01:19:23 Stealing a metre or two
01:19:25 Fiji want the penalty
01:19:27 They're not going to get it this time
01:19:28 Saki Nanci
01:19:30 Tonike Jalachonia
01:19:31 Fiji hunting for turnovers
01:19:33 But he has got that one
01:19:34 Well done
01:19:39 Fiji
01:19:42 When Lewanew Mbatha
01:19:44 Gets that wedge like frame over the ball
01:19:48 You need some serious industrial forklift to take him off it
01:19:53 Well sometimes it's a gale force win
01:19:56 You get it hard and low
01:19:57 There's no foul play
01:19:58 Both tacklers bend to the hips
01:20:00 Ball carrier dips into the contact
01:20:01 Just sneaks over the corner there
01:20:02 And you heard on TMO as I was speaking there
01:20:04 There was no foul play
01:20:06 They've had a look at the tackle
01:20:07 Preceding that kick
01:20:09 So the three points will stand
01:20:11 He's got his leg
01:20:12 He's going for a hit there
01:20:14 OK
01:20:15 Saki Nanci
01:20:21 Has been taken off for a head injury assessment
01:20:23 It did look like he'd
01:20:24 Sustained a blow to the head
01:20:27 And cleared out as Fiji attacked and lead up to their penalty
01:20:31 They don't appear to have brought anyone on yet
01:20:36 Big Konstantin Mikhail Tadze
01:20:39 Who presumably was about halfway through a protein shake
01:20:41 And a little spin on the exercise bike
01:20:43 And is having to suit up again
01:20:45 At least for the next few minutes
01:20:46 While Saki Nanci is checked out
01:20:49 Wow, well what a
01:20:53 Brilliant 66 minutes of rugby
01:20:55 Both these sides have given us
01:20:56 Now it comes down to the tactics
01:20:58 The Naus
01:20:59 One point in this
01:21:00 Georgian fans concerned
01:21:02 Will they have enough left in the tank, Rob?
01:21:05 Well that is going to be the question
01:21:09 The fear in their minds of what happened last week against Portugal
01:21:12 Georgia need to get back into this game
01:21:14 With their defence which has been outstanding in the first ball too
01:21:17 154 tackles made by Georgia
01:21:21 Ikanemene sneaking away untouched
01:21:24 Dragging two Georgians up to the 22
01:21:27 Rabai Dutusue
01:21:28 Oh Fiji are playing some sweet rugby now
01:21:34 Tangi tangi balu
01:21:37 Fret Romani
01:21:39 And Ganiwere on the twill once more
01:21:42 Romani, Nataleho
01:21:45 And three of those hands up
01:21:47 Georgia defending Manchuria
01:21:48 But it is they who are under the cosh
01:21:51 Ganiwere, Tera
01:21:55 Double to Amanda through the legs
01:21:57 If anyone can make something of this
01:21:59 It's Romani and Bortia
01:22:00 Oh he gets the pass off too
01:22:02 That is amazing
01:22:04 What a goal
01:22:06 Whatever you are doing
01:22:12 Wherever you are
01:22:14 Get on your feet and applaud
01:22:16 The flying Fijians have arrived in Bordeaux
01:22:22 Le Boadi and Bortia
01:22:25 The demolition man
01:22:27 With the destruction and the delicacy
01:22:30 And have bossy scores
01:22:33 Humbo Tia powering the big legs through
01:22:35 But gets through and then the way
01:22:37 Good Dico
01:22:38 Quick pick
01:22:39 Fiji are starting to win collisions midfield
01:22:41 That transforms the whole thing
01:22:43 There is the between the legs
01:22:44 Keep the play alive
01:22:45 Big man picks it up
01:22:46 1, 2, 3, 4 jerseys
01:22:48 And then he pops it into space
01:22:50 Keeps it alive
01:22:51 Humbo Super 5
01:22:53 Well all the thousands of people
01:22:58 That just got woken up by that in Suba
01:23:00 And around the islands
01:23:02 That was worth it wasn't it
01:23:04 Frank Romani
01:23:09 Can make this a 2 score game
01:23:11 Heading into the final 11 minutes
01:23:13 It's another scruffy strike
01:23:20 But nobody on the Fijian islands will care
01:23:24 Cheer up Sebi your team are in the front
01:23:26 17 points to 9
01:23:30 2 tries needed for the bonus point
01:23:32 Look at this pass
01:23:33 4 Georgians hanging from his coattails
01:23:36 Just laying that ball up into space
01:23:40 You got to feel for the Georgians
01:23:43 To work so hard
01:23:44 There is one thing in their favour
01:23:45 The Fijians might start to look
01:23:47 At a bonus point
01:23:48 2 more tries
01:23:49 And that might loosen up
01:23:50 And give them a chance
01:23:58 Remember the bonus point win for Fiji
01:24:01 Guarantees them a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals
01:24:04 I will tell Mandas quickly onto this
01:24:06 But Markava
01:24:07 Shanking and stepping
01:24:09 And avoiding some potentially kneecap shattering hits
01:24:13 That was fabulous
01:24:15 And that proceeds it
01:24:17 Loses it in contact
01:24:18 And Fiji
01:24:19 Could make Georgia pay
01:24:22 Romani missing 2 suet
01:24:25 Andra Lasese
01:24:27 50-22 is very much on here
01:24:29 And the pounces
01:24:32 It's directly out on the full
01:24:33 So
01:24:34 Georgia off the hook
01:24:36 And Georgia with a chance to strike back
01:24:38 Well I suggested it Rob that
01:24:40 Fiji would play to win
01:24:41 That's the chip
01:24:42 It's really looking for them to score another try
01:24:44 Incredible footwork
01:24:45 From Markava
01:24:47 Just
01:24:48 Denies to be put down by a Fijian
01:24:50 Unfortunately spilled the ball midfield
01:24:52 But it looks like Fiji are going to go for it
01:24:54 It's so often in sport isn't it
01:24:56 You see teams who have a lead
01:24:57 And then try not to lose it
01:24:59 Fiji need to just keep playing
01:25:01 That's their X-Factor
01:25:02 That's what the world loves to see
01:25:04 Tactically you can maybe slow it down at parts
01:25:06 But those speculative offloads
01:25:08 They're still going to come thick and fast from Fiji
01:25:10 It's their way they play
01:25:11 It's in their blood
01:25:12 And this is the as it stands table
01:25:15 The live pool seat standings
01:25:17 Fiji going from 6 points
01:25:19 To 10 points
01:25:20 A big step towards the last 8
01:25:22 But not enough
01:25:23 To eliminate Australia
01:25:25 And Portugal tomorrow
01:25:26 They need those 2 extra ties
01:25:28 To make it safe today
01:25:30 As Luka Tangi who's made 61 metres
01:25:32 Ball in hand comes off
01:25:34 Jordan need a try
01:25:36 Attacking inspiration
01:25:40 Was coursing through them in the first half
01:25:42 Has been so absent in the second
01:25:45 Janah Bonia still relentless
01:25:47 In his work
01:25:49 Abou Lattek
01:25:51 Marched back by Moutia
01:25:54 Don't, don't
01:25:55 Play the ball, the ball's a bit
01:25:57 Moutia taking his time
01:26:00 To navigate the line frame of
01:26:02 Giovanni Boutia
01:26:03 Moutia
01:26:04 Cluttered
01:26:06 Moutia
01:26:08 Moutia
01:26:09 Morabati
01:26:10 Not a lot on out here
01:26:12 But Morabati has fleet of foot
01:26:14 And George up the penalty
01:26:16 One hand stayed on
01:26:18 Clear release
01:26:19 Giovanni Boutia not getting the decision this time
01:26:22 But the amount of work he gets through
01:26:24 Is quite incredible
01:26:28 He's hurt himself this time
01:26:30 And the penalties against him
01:26:32 Really interesting decision
01:26:34 If he wants to have a look in the chat
01:26:38 With
01:26:40 Evelina Speely
01:26:41 And we have a HIA
01:26:43 Who's going to go off and have a look
01:26:44 But this kick, Rob you got a decision here
01:26:47 Yeah I think they get a line out
01:26:49 Said they destructed previously
01:26:50 Left arm stayed on, his right arm came off
01:26:52 It's a real statement of intent to go for it
01:26:54 That's why
01:26:56 Points could be pivotal in terms of the time frame
01:26:58 But how many more chances are there going to be down here
01:27:00 I think you take the three
01:27:02 And then go for the miracle win
01:27:04 Fiji make a mistake, you could steal one
01:27:06 Head
01:27:07 Head injury
01:27:09 Another head injury assessment required
01:27:14 In the Georgian pack
01:27:16 Look at Evelina Speely off
01:27:19 Which means they're having to put him on Tornike Kakoidze
01:27:21 Just three caps for the 20-0
01:27:23 He's a centre
01:27:25 So some shuffling is going to be required
01:27:27 In the Georgian back row
01:27:28 Having brought on all of their Georgian subs
01:27:30 And brought on Nodar Cheshvili
01:27:33 Then they had to bring back on Konstantin Mikhailtadze
01:27:36 Because Bekasakhinadze
01:27:38 Is also undergoing an injury assessment
01:27:40 Jamie as we all look at the ramifications here
01:27:43 The other thing that happens in World Cup rugby
01:27:45 Is the third place in the pool
01:27:47 Puts himself a place into the next Rugby World Cup
01:27:49 And I wonder if that's on Georgia's minds
01:27:51 Execute the line-up well
01:27:58 This man has scored the try
01:28:03 Down the draw against Portugal
01:28:05 And down the short side goes Leonadze
01:28:08 Who cuffs up the ball in contact
01:28:10 And Fiji
01:28:11 Put them back into their own half
01:28:16 Leonadze has been up a lot of ground to get there
01:28:18 Four on two down the short side
01:28:20 Passes forwards
01:28:22 From Kakoidze
01:28:24 Oh that was on all the way
01:28:26 A poor kick open field
01:28:27 Fijian slow to get across
01:28:29 There was a four on two
01:28:30 And he's feeling that one
01:28:32 Oh, Rabid Zamanda
01:28:33 That is a disrespectful way of finishing this phase of play
01:28:36 The big man up front
01:28:38 Trying to plough through
01:28:39 Lamarne is committed
01:28:40 This is a big shot
01:28:42 But if he doesn't make it Rob
01:28:44 That's a try
01:28:45 Easy
01:28:46 Two right
01:28:47 14 point
01:28:48 Swing on that one you feel
01:28:49 Interception almost gone
01:28:51 He's been on the pitch about 30 seconds
01:28:55 That's good old Donnie Kikoidze
01:28:57 Welcome to the Allianz
01:29:01 Seven minutes of this match
01:29:06 Fiji would be four points clear of Australia
01:29:12 In position in second place
01:29:15 With this victory
01:29:16 Two more tries to guarantee that quarterfinal spot
01:29:19 Georgia scrummaging with Demurta Pladze
01:29:23 On the blind side flank
01:29:25 Because they've lost so many injured forwards
01:29:27 Apologies for any language there
01:29:29 But these players have worked incredibly hard
01:29:31 Frustration as that scrum went down
01:29:33 And look at that
01:29:35 For these Georgian players
01:29:36 You might think it would be the other way around
01:29:38 But they have just put their body on their line
01:29:40 Time and time again Rob
01:29:42 Now coming into it
01:29:43 Fiji had the most dominant tackles
01:29:44 That statistic's been obliterated
01:29:46 Incredible effort defensively
01:29:48 There's one thing tackling a Fijian
01:29:50 Which is hard enough
01:29:51 But to be dominant whilst doing it
01:29:53 Is remarkable
01:29:54 Five
01:29:56 Samurata Wake
01:29:58 On his Rugby World Cup debut
01:30:00 Packing down in jersey 18
01:30:01 On the tight head side for Fiji
01:30:03 Let's keep this side of the scrum up well
01:30:06 Tera
01:30:07 Nagalehu
01:30:08 Looking for options
01:30:09 Kick is half charged
01:30:12 And
01:30:13 Georgia play away
01:30:15 With Kakhoytse
01:30:16 Undeterred by that double to Armando Riptikla
01:30:18 His number's right
01:30:20 Andrasity
01:30:23 That's where it's going
01:30:24 Modibadze
01:30:25 Cutting back against the green
01:30:26 Fiji up cockley to
01:30:27 Close down his options
01:30:28 And he's running into
01:30:29 Some heavy old tackles
01:30:31 Andrasity
01:30:34 Away again
01:30:37 Kakhoytse
01:30:38 Kveseladze
01:30:39 Ninian Shvili to Tapnadze
01:30:41 Handling slick from Georgia
01:30:42 Andrasity buzzing around so quickly
01:30:47 Mikhail Tadze
01:30:48 So many of those thankless
01:30:50 Wounds and carries
01:30:51 Ninian Shvili
01:30:52 Zips the ball away
01:30:54 Works for Abouladze
01:30:55 Goes fast and loose from Georgia
01:30:57 It's chaotic
01:30:58 It's Sevens-esque rugby
01:31:00 But they have the chance
01:31:01 They're on here
01:31:02 David Ninian Shvili is down
01:31:04 And hurt out of shot
01:31:05 So they're attacking with 14 men
01:31:07 Fiji picking them off
01:31:08 But the pass is still working
01:31:10 Kachetiladze
01:31:11 Lovely ball off the deck to Kakhoytse
01:31:14 Still going down the touchline
01:31:16 Flirting with the touchline
01:31:17 And eventually
01:31:18 Sticking his legs onto the white paint
01:31:21 Just not quite enough space
01:31:25 For the Georgian replacement
01:31:28 Total commitment from the Georgians
01:31:31 Kakhoytse
01:31:32 Scooting down that sideline
01:31:33 He knew it was coming
01:31:34 Big hit
01:31:36 A few bodies around the field
01:31:38 Big hit there
01:31:48 Tried to keep his feet off the white
01:31:50 Watch just touches a toe down there
01:31:53 White
01:31:54 White
01:32:00 [Fans cheering]
01:32:02 Fiji need to see out these last five minutes
01:32:10 And I see, I see the sores
01:32:12 To collect the line-outs
01:32:15 Georgia must score twice
01:32:19 To earn their first winner of Rugby World Cup 2023
01:32:22 Fiji must score two tries
01:32:25 To pick a quarter-final spot
01:32:29 Penalty Fiji
01:32:30 That was scruffy but it was brought down by the Georgians
01:32:37 And this is going to be interesting
01:32:39 Four and a half minutes to play
01:32:41 That ball's collapsed
01:32:42 Are they going to go for it and try and get two quick tries here?
01:32:45 Or are they just going to see out the game?
01:32:48 Take the victory?
01:32:49 No reason not to go for it
01:32:51 With four minutes to go
01:32:53 The match almost won
01:32:55 They may as well play like Fijians
01:32:58 Yeah, that's true
01:32:59 But I've got to say they've given the Georgians a couple of glorious opportunities
01:33:02 In the last five minutes
01:33:03 To counter just one tackle away
01:33:05 And it's been an incredible night here in Bordeaux
01:33:08 Just a beautiful arena this
01:33:12 The futuristic new-age design of Stade Bordeaux
01:33:16 All those white poles mirroring the
01:33:18 The pine trees that fringe the stadium
01:33:21 And Georgia making another change with Dido Avshanbadze
01:33:26 Coming on for the stricken Davide Iasfili
01:33:28 Who's had another fine game
01:33:29 20 carries, 11 defenders beaten against Portugal
01:33:33 Who's burnished their stats again today
01:33:35 Now, can Fiji
01:33:38 Give off another grandstand finale?
01:33:43 They would be wonderfully Fijian if they could
01:33:46 Two tries, three and a half minutes
01:33:49 Challenge accepted by Joshua Dussova
01:33:52 Romani, Teti Tera
01:33:55 Dummying, running into heavy traffic
01:33:57 Romani again, Tawake
01:34:00 Ramutawanda's waiting
01:34:02 Hikariwere out to Motia
01:34:04 Is there more magic in those fingertips?
01:34:07 More power in those big thighs?
01:34:09 Samara Tawake
01:34:11 Romani, Albert Toussoua
01:34:17 Goodness me, he's a pinker with luck
01:34:20 Numbers for Fiji, Toussoua, Nagalevo
01:34:24 Georgian bodies strewn all over the paddock
01:34:27 As they fling themselves
01:34:30 Under the wheels of this Fijian chariot
01:34:32 Romani jinks back to the left
01:34:38 Tawake again, lurking
01:34:41 Nagalevo has support from Ramutawanda
01:34:48 Georgia hold out for now
01:34:50 Two minutes twenty left
01:34:52 Nayanavanua
01:34:55 Hikariwere
01:34:57 A little cute disguise pass to Peniravae
01:34:59 The Frogo Union in harmony
01:35:02 Romani
01:35:04 Nayanavanua
01:35:08 Romani Botias hugging the touchline
01:35:10 He watched the crossfield kick
01:35:12 The forwards content to keep it tight
01:35:17 There's Botia, bottom of your picture
01:35:19 Waiting for his moment
01:35:21 Last eighty seconds
01:35:27 The winner's still a big step towards the last eight for Fiji
01:35:32 But how they'd love to wrap it up today
01:35:34 Ramai's carry
01:35:35 Samara Tawake leaves it for Hikariwere
01:35:38 Twenty paces now
01:35:42 Tela just goes for the drop-kick
01:35:45 And that was rather an ugly attempt
01:35:49 Tela thought he had the penalty
01:35:51 He didn't
01:35:52 And with that might go Fiji's bonus point chances
01:35:56 Yeah, incredible defence
01:35:58 That's a hundred and eighty-two tackles for the men around
01:36:01 They go quickly
01:36:02 Modipati plays
01:36:03 And Georgia on the move
01:36:05 Afrasidi from Janakonia
01:36:07 Slips it to Modipati
01:36:09 Had support looming on the left-hand side
01:36:11 But Fiji will plunder the ball back
01:36:14 That ball was unguarded
01:36:16 And Mayanna Bainua could just come through and nick it back
01:36:20 But Modipati's injured and Carl Dixon's got to stop play
01:36:23 Yeah, great presence of mind from Carl Dixon
01:36:27 Who's been in the thick of it
01:36:28 Yeah, I'm about to show you foul play on Georgia 15
01:36:33 Okay, so looking at foul play on Georgia 15
01:36:40 Matt's bringing Tom in now
01:36:43 Tom Foley has interjected here
01:36:44 Fiji 12, this will be your best angle
01:36:46 Just a three-servers tackle
01:36:48 On Modipati
01:36:49 Next one will be for your contact
01:36:51 They're determining the points of contact
01:36:54 Clear contact
01:36:55 Blair at fault
01:36:56 Because he's upright
01:36:58 So, he's at the yellow card threshold
01:37:00 So number 12, white
01:37:02 Yep
01:37:03 And he'll bring it back onto me
01:37:04 Number 12!
01:37:09 Yellow card!
01:37:10 Nine metres inside the half
01:37:14 Three metres off centre
01:37:17 There where you are there
01:37:18 So, Joshua Tuisova sent to the Sinbin
01:37:21 That challenge will be reviewed
01:37:23 In what you might hear referred to as the bunker
01:37:25 The foul play review officer has got eight minutes to
01:37:28 Pour over all the angles
01:37:30 The upshot is Tuisova won't play any more part in this match
01:37:33 Regardless of whether it's upgraded to a red card
01:37:36 Or retained as a yellow
01:37:37 He will bring you that decision after the full-time whistle
01:37:40 When all the angles have been assessed
01:37:42 But for now, George are going for the post, Gareth
01:37:45 Yeah, the decision has been made as the penalty's awarded
01:37:47 For that kick to be attempted
01:37:49 For those of you who don't know the scoring
01:37:51 A loss within seven will get a bonus point
01:37:55 And you never know what could happen in this pool
01:37:57 So, this is good
01:37:58 17-12, that should just about do it
01:38:04 Lukakamat Kaba on the spot
01:38:07 Another pressure kick
01:38:10 Sails between the posts
01:38:12 Last play of the match, Georgia still in with a sniff
01:38:15 Well, let me correct myself, of course
01:38:17 Ball will be reintroduced
01:38:18 Clock now only hits 80
01:38:20 So, a chance to steal this
01:38:22 For the Georgians
01:38:23 Fiji down to 14 men
01:38:31 Fiji down to 14 men
01:38:33 Gareth, your Mastercard player of the match
01:38:39 Before this amazing finale
01:38:41 Well, it hasn't been a completely dominant performance
01:38:44 But look
01:38:45 Navani and Gautier, just outstanding throughout
01:38:48 Let's see if Georgia can get it done
01:38:49 They've got a goal from 90 meters
01:38:51 It's now or never for Georgia
01:38:54 Into the teeth of this ferocious Fijian defence
01:39:00 Navani will quickly through
01:39:02 Georgia scramble it back
01:39:04 Matkava's long looping pass
01:39:06 Morabati hugging the touchline
01:39:09 Running back into Nasila Sila
01:39:12 And Peniravahi
01:39:14 Numbers down the short side
01:39:15 And Presidze
01:39:16 Matkava, what a pass
01:39:18 Sacking that ZW
01:39:19 And Presidze is with him
01:39:21 He's got pace
01:39:22 He's got footwork
01:39:23 He's got support too
01:39:25 The kick in behind
01:39:26 It's a foot race
01:39:27 Drossese vs. Matkava
01:39:29 And the Fijian wins
01:39:31 The full time whistle blows
01:39:40 The legs scream
01:39:42 The lungs burn
01:39:45 The Georgian hearts are broken
01:39:48 There is barely a man on his feet
01:39:52 Inside Stade du Bordeaux
01:39:56 Look at the emotion
01:39:58 These men are utterly spent
01:40:00 From first minute to last
01:40:04 They have put it all on the line
01:40:06 Fiji offer a silent prayer to the Lord
01:40:12 Georgia lie desolate
01:40:15 And panting
01:40:17 Faces wrought with agony
01:40:19 How close they came
01:40:21 To spoiling the quarter final procession
01:40:24 That many neutrals expected
01:40:26 It hasn't panned out that way
01:40:28 But it has resulted
01:40:30 In another important Fijian victory
01:40:32 Beat Portugal next week
01:40:34 They're heading for the quarters
01:40:36 Full time at Stade du Bordeaux
01:40:38 Fiji 17
01:40:40 Georgia 12
01:40:42 (dramatic music)