Rugby World Cup 2019 – Georgia vs Fiji: Result and reaction from Pool D fixture

Re-live all the action from the Hanazono Rugby Stadium

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Fiji finally found their flair as they bounced back from their shock World Cup defeat by Uruguay with a resounding 45-10 win over Georgia that sent a warning to their next opponents Wales.

Back-to-back defeats at the hands of Australia and Uruguay had left Fiji bottom of Pool D but a bonus-point victory over Georgia boosted their hopes of a top-three finish that would guarantee automatic qualification for the 2023 World Cup.

Winger Semi Radradra was the star of the show, helping create his side's first three tries before going on to claim two of his own as Fiji cut loose with 28 points in the last 20 minutes of the match at the Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka. Re-live the action below:

What time is it?

Georgia vs Fiji kicks off at 2.15pm Japan Standard Time, which is 6.15am BST, on Thursday 3 October.

Where can I watch it?

ITV4 will be broadcasting the clash. Alternatively, you can live stream the match via the ITV Hub on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Key Points

• Georgia XV: Soso Matiashvili, Giorgi Kveseladze, David Kacharava, Merab Sharikadze (captain), Alexander Todua, Lasha Khmaladze, Vasil Lobzhanidze, Beka Gorgadze, Mamuka Gorgodze, Giorgi Tkhilaishvili, Konstantine Mikautadze, Giorgi Nemsadze, Beka Gigashvili, Shalva Mamukashvili, Mikheil Nariashvili.
• Fiji XV: Kini Murimurivalu, Josua Tuisova, Waisea Nayacalevu, Lepani Botia, Semi Radradra, Ben Volavola, Frank Lomani, Peceli Yato, Semi Kunatani, Dominiko Waqaniburotu (captain), Leone Nakarawa, Tevita Cavubati, Manasa Saulo, Samuel Matavesi, Campese Ma’afu.

[3 October 2019 08:28 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

[3 October 2019 08:35 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

That just about does it for our coverage of Fiji vs Georgia. A superb victory for the Fijians, with all the flair and fluency one would expect from a side with so many game-breaking runners. Watch out, Wales, this is a dangerous team.

One more game to come today - Samuel Lovett will guide you through Ireland's bid to rebound against Russia after defeat against Japan when that gets underway in the not-too-distant future, so do join him via the link below.

But for now - I've been Harry Latham-Coyle for The Independent - thank you for joining me.