Rugby-Back to basics helps Fiji rally to sink Georgia

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - England v Fiji - World Cup Warm Up - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - August 26, 2023 Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

BORDEAUX, France (Reuters) - Relieved Fiji coach Simon Raiwalui said he was delighted that the Pacific islanders had rediscovered the discipline that has made them such a force this year in the second half of their World Cup clash against Georgia on Saturday.

The Fijians rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit to win 17-12 at Stade de Bordeaux and put one foot in the World Cup knockout stages with only a losing bonus point required from their final match against Portugal.