Wales player ratings vs Georgia: 2023 Rugby World Cup

byRugby Rucker

Wales player ratings vs Georgia as Warren Gatland's men confirmed themselves as Pool C winners, setting up a quarter-final against Japan or Argentina.

Winger Louis Rees-Zammit scored a crucial second-half hat-trick as Wales beat Georgia 43-19 to finish top of Pool C at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes.

Prop Tomas Francis and full-back Liam Williams crossed from close range in the opening 25 minutes, but captain Merab Sharikadze forced his way over to reduce Georgia’s deficit to 17-7 at half-time.

Rees-Zammit increased the lead when he raced home from the halfway line, but Georgia struck back through replacement prop Vano Karkadze and a fine effort from wing Davit Niniashvili to get within five points.

But Rees-Zammit settled Welsh nerves when he collected a chip from Williams to dive over in the corner, before completing his hat-trick when he was judged to have touched down after another chase. George North added Wales’ sixth on the stroke off full-time.

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THE SCORERS:

WALES: 43

Tries: Tomas Francis (16'), Liam Williams (23'), Louis Rees-Zammit (43', 67',74'), George North (80')
Cons: Sam Costelow (17', 24', 44', 69',80')
Pens: Sam Costelow (27')

GEORGIA: 19

Tries: Merab Sharikadze (35'), Vano Karkadze (59'), Davit Niniashvili (62')
Cons: Luka Matkava (36', 60')
Pens:

PLAYER OF THE MATCH:

GAMES STATS:

Most points: Louis Rees-Zammit - 15

Metres: Liam Williams - 114

Defenders beaten: Liam Williams - 3

Tackles: Tommy Reffell - 19

Tackles missed: Tomos Williams - 4

Turnovers won: Tommy Reffell - 3

via World Rugby