Rugby-Fiji rue missed opportunities, refereeing decisions in Wales defeat


  • Rugby
  • Monday, 11 Sep 2023

Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Pool C - Wales v Fiji - Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux, France - September 10, 2023 Fiji players huddle after the match REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

BORDEAUX (Reuters) - Fiji were left to bemoan missed opportunities, none more heartbreaking than Semi Radradra's drop with a last-minute comeback on the cards, after sliding to a 32-26 defeat to Wales in their Pool C opener in Bordeaux on Sunday.

"We just weren't clinical enough, we dropped the ball over the try line, we had a couple of opportunities we couldn't score," Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui said.

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