WALES REPEL

WALES Under-20s held on to claim a dramatic victory against Georgia in their opening match of the Junior World Championship, ending the game with 13 men.

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Richard Whiffin’s side were eight points clear heading into the final five minutes, but faced a nervy finish as wing Tom Bowen picked up a second yellow card moments before Yestyn Cook was also sent from the field for conceding a late penalty try that saw the hosts in Tbilisi close the gap to a single point.

As Georgia pushed for a late winner, it looked as though they had done so as replacement back-rower Irakli Kolbaia bulldozed his way over the line, only to be judged to have been held up, with Wales holding on to record an opening-round win.