Fiji vs Georgia Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 30/09/23
Time: 17:45 CET
Venue: Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux
Fiji and Georgia are poised to go head-to-head in the upcoming clash in Pool C at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux on September 30th.
The Fijian team made a strong debut in the tournament, securing a convincing 22-15 victory over Australia. In contrast, Georgia faced a tough challenge in their opening fixture on September 9th, suffering a substantial 35-15 defeat at the hands of the same Australian team.
These two teams have met five times in the past, with one of the most recent encounters occurring during the final round of Pool D matches at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, where Fiji emerged victorious with a commanding 45-10 win.
This history adds an intriguing element to their upcoming showdown, making it a match rugby fans won't want to miss.
Fiji caused the first major upset of the Rugby World Cup in France by defeating Australia 22-15, shaking up the outcome of Pool C. (Image source: Getty Images)
Fiji vs Georgia Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
Fiji's tournament debut left a strong impression, even though it didn't result in a win. They nearly upset Wales but missed a key opportunity in overtime.
Simon Raiwalui's team plays an exciting style of rugby, avoiding rucks in their own half and relying on their natural flair and talent. Georgia, ranked 11th globally, aims to reach the tournament's knockout stage.
However, they face stiff competition in their pool. Historically, Levan Maisashvili's squad has won only two matches in a single tournament (in 2015), and they need to surpass that to secure a top-two finish.
Nevertheless, Fiji is known for late-game comebacks, so it wouldn't be surprising if Georgia lead at halftime. Expect an exciting match next Saturday as the Flying Fijians look to stage another thrilling comeback.
Odds:
Match winner
Fiji: 1.07
Georgia: 6.90
Australia beat Georgia 35-15 in the Pool C opener. (Image source: Rugby World Cup)