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Wales (14) 28 |
Tries: Rees-Zammit, Lake, Morgan, Faletau Cons: Halfpenny 3, Costelow |
Portugal (3) 8 |
Tries: Martins Pens: Marques |
Much-changed Wales struggled to a bonus-point World Cup victory over impressive Portugal in Nice.
Portugal excelled in the first half, but were trailing 14-3 at the break after Wales tries by Louis Rees-Zammit and captain Dewi Lake.
Flanker Jac Morgan, a late inclusion for the injured Tommy Reffell, scored before Portugal flanker Nicolas Martins crashed over.
Taulupe Faletau secured the bonus point with a late fourth try.
Portugal finished 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 102-11 on the only other occasion they faced each other in 1994. There was never going to be a repeat of…
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