On paper, Australia have been given a kind draw. What can we expect from their opponents in Pool C?
to Super Rugby Pacific cannot be underestimated on the national team. It has provided 18 members of the Fijian World Cup squad, giving stability and cohesion for coach and former captain Simon Raiwalui.Fijian gold medal brilliance in Olympic sevens is well-known, but they are now also brimming with talent in the 15-player code. Former Parramatta Eel and one-time Kangaroo Semi Radradra is one world-class backline player well-known to Australian fans.
Halfback Samuel Marques is a veteran of the French club scene, currently playing for Béziers and possesses a strong nerve as a goal kicker. His last-gasp penalty against the USA in the final qualification tournament in Dubai secured their passage to France. Portugal will not cause any upsets but will still be desperate to compete strongly at this World Cup.. The Welsh Rugby Union has been rocked by sexism allegations and a dispute with their international players over contracts.
Gatland may have a slim deck of cards to play with, but he still knows how to field a competitive team against the odds. This is the man who helped to transform the hapless Irish rugby team of the 1990s into feared opponents. An early warm-up win against England in Cardiff gave Wales a small glimmer of hope.
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