LIVE: Wallabies start fast against Georgia in Sydney

Sat, Jul 20, 2024, 6:11 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson
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Wallabies have scored two quick tries for a 12-3 lead over Georgia after 14 minutes in Sydney.

It's the first time the two teams have faced off outside of a World Cup as afternoon Rugby returns to Sydney.

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The Wallabies have won their past two games, sweeping Wales with a tough win in Melbourne.

Ben Donaldson starts at flyhalf, having scored 20 points in their last fixture against the Georgians.

Darby Lancaster and Alex Hodgman are in line for their debuts as coach Joe Schmidt rotates his squad before the Rugby Championship.

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12': WALLABIES TRY: Rob Valetini barges over the line as they inch their way over the line Wallabies 12-3

9': Wallabies back on the attack but Ben Donaldson's kick for touch stays in play

5': WALLABIES TRY: The Wallabies are rolling at pace as the centres combine to put Hunter Paisami Wallabies 7-3

4: Georgia gifts Australia a chance to attack after not clearing their ruck in time just outside the 22

2': GEORGIA PENALTY GOAL: Luka Matkava adds first points of the afternoon after the Wallabies are pinged for tackling the man on the ground Georgia 3-0

KICK OFF: Georgia get the game underway as the Wallabies receive in Sydney

LATE CHANGES: Beka Gorgadze (captain) is OUT. Giorgi Tsutskiridze moves to #6, Tornike Kakhoidze IN at #21 and Beka Saginadze is new captain.

Alexander Todua is out. Demur Tapladze moves to the wing and Ioane Iashgashvili comes onto the bench

WALLABIES 12

Tries: Paisami, Valetini

Cons: Donaldson 1/2

GEORGIA 3

Pens: Matkava 1/1

WALLABIES v GEORGIA TEAMS

Wallabies (15-1): Tom Wright; Filipo Daugunu, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Darby Lancaster; Ben Donaldson, Tate McDermott; Harry Wilson, Fraser McReight, Rob Valetini; Angus Blyth, Nick Frost;  Allan Alaalatoa (captain), Billy Pollard, Isaac Kailea

Replacements: Josh Nasser, Alex Hodgman, Zane Nonggorr, Tom Hooper, Jeremy Williams, Nic White, Noah Lolesio, Andrew Kellaway

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Georgia (15-1): Davit Niniashvili, Aka Tabutsandze, Tornike Kakhoidze, Giorgi Kveseladze, Demur Tapladze, Luka Matkava, Milkheil Alania, Tornike Jalagonia, Beka Saghinadze (c), Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Mikheil Babunashvili, Lado Chachanidze, Alexsandre Kuntelia, Vano Karkadze, Giorgi Mamaiashvili

Replacements: Luka Petriashvili, Luka Goginava, Irakli Aptsiauri, Lasha Jaiani, Luka Ivanishvili, Ioane Iashgashvili, Vasil Lobzhanidze, Tedo Abzhandaze

Referee: James Doleman

Assistant Referees: Paul Williams and Angus Mabey

TMO: Richard Kelly

WHEN IS THE WALLABIES V GEORGIA KICK OFF?

The Wallabies' clash with Georgia will kick off close to 3:55 pm AEST at Allianz Stadium on Saturday July 20

Coverage will be ad-free from 3:00 pm AEST and continue throughout the game on Stan Sport, whilst also beginning at 3:00 pm on the Nine Network.

HOW TO WATCH WALLABIES V GEORGIA IN AUSTRALIA?

The Wallabies' clash with Georgia will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and the Nine Network

Coverage will be live and ad-free on Stan Sport, slated to start at 3:00 pm AEST with kickoff expected at 3:55 pm AEST.

The Wallabies v Georgia match will also be shown on free-to-air, with coverage on Channel 9 beginning at 7:30 pm AEST.

For those unable to get to the TV, the Wallabies v Georgia game will be on ABC Sport

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