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Autumn Internationals | Autumn Internationals
Nov 15, 2014 at 2.30pm UK
 
Wales
17-13
Fiji
North (7'), Cuthbert (20'), try (37')
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Nadolo (78')

Wales see off Fiji

Wales claim a 17-13 victory against Fiji to win their first game in the Autumn Internationals at the Millennium Stadium.

Wales have won their first game in the Autumn Internationals by beating Fiji 17-13 at the Millennium Stadium this afternoon.

Alex Cuthbert (R) of beats Asaeli Tikoirotuma of Fiji to score his sides second try during the International match against Fiji on November 15, 2014© Getty Images

The hosts went ahead in the seventh minute when George North went over after being found out wide by Scott Williams, but Rhys Priestland couldn't convert from the touchline.

A try from Alex Cuthbert further extended their lead in the 20th minute, but again Priestland was unable to kick between the posts.

Two penalties from Nemani Nadolo cut the home side's advantage to four points as the Fijians grew into the game.

However, Campese Ma'afu was sin-binned for the visitors and Wales were immediately awarded a penalty try, with Priestland converting to give them a 17-6 lead at the break.

Fiji's hopes of getting back into the game took a blow 13 minutes into the second half, as Ma'afu was sent off for receiving a second yellow card for tugging at Bradley Davies in the lineout.

With three minutes left to play Nadolo stole a loose ball and raced over to score the visitors' first try of the match, but it proved to be too late for them to mount a comeback as Wales held on for the win.

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Wales wing Alex Cuthbert celebrates the opening try during the RBS Six Nations match between Wales and Italy at the Millennium stadium on February 1, 2014
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