| Wales (18) 32 |
| Tries: Adams, North, Rees-Zammit, Dee Cons: Biggar 3 Pens: Biggar 2 |
| Fiji (14) 26 |
| Tries: Nayacalevu, Tagitagivalu, Tuisova, Doge Cons: Roman 2, Tel |
Wales held out in a dramatic late Fiji fightback to edge a captivating World Cup opener in Bordeaux.
Wales led 32-14 through tries from Josh Adams, George North, Louis-Rees-Zammit and Elliot Dee.
Fiji responded with efforts from Waisea Nayacalevu, Lekima Tagitagivalu before Josua Tuisova and Mesake Doge scored late tries to worry Wales.
Fiji centre Semi Radradra dropped the ball with the Wales at his mercy with the final play of the game.
More to follow.
Line-ups
Fiji: Droase; Ravutaumada, Nayacalevu (capt), Radrada, Habosi; Tela, Lomani; Mawi, Matavesi, Tagi, Nasilasila, Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Tuisue, Tagitagivalu, Mata.
Replacements: Ikanivere, Ravai, Doge, Mayanavanua, Botia, Kuruvoli, Tuisova, Maqala.
Wales: L Williams; Rees-Zammit, North, Tompkins, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; G Thomas, Elias, Francis, Rowlands, Beard, Wainwright, Morgan (capt),
Replacements: Dee, Domachowski, D Lewis, D Jenkins, Reffell, T Williams, Costelow, Dyer.
Referee: Matthew Carley (England).
