Rugby World Cup

Bitter sweet as Fiji show us what we have missed

by
The Rugby Paper Team
6 October 2019

FIJI’S road from bust to boom at the World Cup was illustrated by some superb attacking rugby in their 45-10 trouncing of Georgia, which showed what might have been if they had not completely underestimated Uruguay.
Even so, there were warning signs for Wales ahead of their final Pool game on Wednesday that they cannot afford to take Fiji for granted – especially not Semi Radradra.
The well-travelled Bordeaux wing was inspirational in the Fijians playing the free-flowing style of rugby which left Georgia bamboozled.
Radradra’s extraordinary balance and effortless running s...

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