Wales vs Fiji
Wales will be looking to end their long winless run when they paly host to Fiji in Cardiff. The home side will fancy their chances as they have won the last six matches between the sides. Coach Warren Gatland has made some bold selection calls like calling up Blair Murray for his debut despite him having only played a handful of matches for the Scarlets in the URC. He does however seem to have the X-factor that Wales have been sorely missing in attack. The Fijians will be looking for redemption after their record 57-17 loss to Scotland last week. They welcome back some of their super stars such as Josua Tuisova and Semi Radradra.
TIP: Wales have moved Mason Grady to the wing to counter the effect of Radradra in the aerial battle. Murray and Cameron Winnett are both dangerous runners on the counter attack so the Fijians must be accurate with their out of hand kicking. The match features two flyhalfs that have overcome serious injuries in recent times to take their places. Gareth Anscombe is most dangerous when he is allowed to run the ball so the visitors will need to tackle him the moment he gets any ball. The bookies have Wales as favorites and I am also backing them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.45, SoccerShop 1.45 and Bettabets 1.45
HEAD-TO-HEAD STATS
Wales vs Fiji
- Wales have won the last six matches between the sides.
- The last time Fiji beat Wales was in 2007.
Latest results for both teams
Wales beat the Reds 36-35 in their last match while Fiji lost 57-17 to Scotland in their last match.
PREDICTION
Fiji are at their most dangerous when they play their natural style which is to run and offload the ball at every opportunity but this type of play is high risk. In recent times they have been selective when to run and when to kick. Wales on the other hand have a number of game breakers in their side so it is hoped that they look to attack more and not just put up and under bombs. The match will be won in the forwards despite both teams having dangermen in the backlines. The Welsh back row of Aaron Wainwright, Tommy Reffell and Taine Plumtree are formidable with their ability to win turnovers making them game changers. I am predicting a home win by more than 8 points.
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Probable Starting XVs
Wales
15 Cameron Winnett, 14 Mason Grady, 13 Max Llewellyn, 12 Ben Thomas, 11 Blair Murray, 10 Gareth Anscombe, 9 Tomos Williams, 8 Aaron Wainwright, 7 Tommy Reffell, 6 Taine Plumtree, 5 Adam Beard, 4 Will Rowlands, 3 Archie Griffin, 2 Dewi Lake (c), 1 Gareth Thomas
Fiji
15 Vuate Karawalevu, 14 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 13 Waisea Nayacalevu (cc), 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Semi Radradra, 10 Caleb Muntz, 9 Frank Lomani, 8 Elia Canakaivata, 7 Kitione Salawa, 6 Ratu Meli Derenalagi, 5 Temo Mayanavanua, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Samuela Tawake, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (cc), 1 Eroni Mawi
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the Wales victory are as follows:
Tictacbets 1.45
SoccerShop 1.45
Bettabets 1.45
Odds comparison on the Wales handicap:
The complete odds on the Wales handicap:
Tictacbets 1.90 (-6.5)
SoccerShop 1.87 (-6.5)
Bettabets 1.89 (-6.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor odds on the Wales outright win therefore we suggest the home team on the handicap for better odds. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Tictacbets 1.90 (-6.5),SoccerShop 1.87 (-6.5) and Bettabets 1.89 (-6.5)
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