Wales v portugal rugby

Taulupe Faletau went over in the dying seconds of Wales' win over a spirited Portugal to secure a much-needed bonus point at the Rugby World Cup.

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Wales v portugal rugby

Tries: Martins 63 Penalties: Marques Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. Tries from Louis Rees-Zammit and captain for the day Dewi Lake, both of which were converted by Leigh Halfpenny, helped Wales into a lead at the break after a scratchy first half from Warren Gatland's side which included Johnny Williams being sent to the sin-bin. Portugal, beaten by Wales in their only previous meeting 29 years ago, proved game opponents but only had a penalty from Samuel Marques to show for their first-half efforts. However, they did manage a deserved unconverted try in the second half through Nicolas Martins. A third converted score from Jac Morgan after the break and Taulupe Faletau's try on the stroke of full-time saw Wales eventually seal a bonus-point win though, while Portugal's day was marred by a late red card to Vincent Pinto for dangerous play. Head coach Gatland had initially announced a team with 13 changes from the one which edged out Fiji in Wales' Pool C opener and was forced into another just before kick-off as Jac Morgan came back in after Tommy Reffell picked up an injury in the warm-up. Flanker Morgan played a key role in the opening try on nine minutes though, taking a superb pass from Tomos Williams and shifting play to Rees-Zammit on the right. The winger then kicked ahead and used his pace to chase down the ball down the touchline and finish. That try had come on a counterattack after Portugal had made a promising start, including scrum-half Marques missing an early penalty kick for the lead, and the nation making their first World Cup appearance since were denied what seemed a certain try for flanker Martins on the break by Faletau's last-gasp tackle. A yellow card to Wales inside centre Williams in the 26th minute for illegally playing the ball on the ground gave Portugal a one-player advantage for 10 minutes as well, with Os Lobos redoubling their attacking efforts and causing their opponents problems with two kicks. They eventually gained a reward for their attack endeavours just before Williams returned to the field as Marques knocked over a close-range penalty goal, but the three-time World Cup semi-finalists started to assert themselves after being restored to 15 players.

Formula E. Halfpenny gathers and kicks.

Portugal excelled in the first half, but were trailing at the break after Wales tries by Louis Rees-Zammit and captain Dewi Lake. Taulupe Faletau secured the bonus point with a late fourth try. Portugal finished the Pool C match with 14 men after wing Vincent Pinto was shown a late red card for a reckless high boot on Josh Adams. While Wales were incredibly underwhelming, Portugal deserve the plaudits for their adventurous attacking approach. Wales had defeated Portugal on the only other occasion they faced each other in There was never going to be a repeat of that.

Wales choose to go again. Wales to Portugal and back again. It all ends with Portugal kicking it too long and it goes over the dead ball line. Harsh on them as they must now defend a scrum with their heels on their own Great chance for Wales to do something with this.

Wales v portugal rugby

First-half tries from Louis Rees-Zammit and Dewi Lake and second-half efforts from Jac Morgan and Taulupe Faletau were enough for victory but they made extremely hard work of it. Portugal scored a well-work try of their own midway through the second half through Nicolas Morta as they made it tough for their opponents. The final result, though, puts Wales on 10 points in pool C after earning a bonus point against the Portuguese right at the death.

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How De Rossi has 'revived' Roma after Mourinho. Halfpenny reads it well. Get the full summary and highlights here - see who scored and get stats from recent matches. More replies 16 down. Stay up to date with the latest news, results and live sports. Portugal, beaten by Wales in their only previous meeting 29 years ago, proved game opponents but only had a penalty from Samuel Marques to show for their first-half efforts. T Williams bashes a brilliant box kick that travels almost 50 metres. Francis was obstructing a tackler and that created the lane for Rees-Zammit to run through. Portugal recycle down the left and they find another Where head contact is concerned, intent is irrelevant and has been for years. Ski Jumping. They try to maul but get mauled out by Wales. Appleton canters. The maul goes nowhere and T Williams snipes down the blindside.

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Portugal defend it well and when it eventually breaks they manage to rip the ball loose and win the scrum feed. All the fault of that greedy little toerag that went to Exeter. How many of Anderson's Test wickets can you name? Tries: Martins Pens: Marques. I have to give full credit to Portugal. Unfortunately he's no hooker. More replies 8 down. What matters is we got the bonus point and the job done. So slick. Appleton canters. Only positive was the bonus point. In fairness to Portugal they moved the ball and I was impressed with them. Even against Romania they went down The wing cheekily marked the try by emulating the celebration of Portugal football legend Cristiano Ronaldo.