Wales vs Portugal Preview & Prediction
When is Wales vs Portugal on and what time does it start? Wales vs Portugal will take place on Saturday 16th September, 2023 – 16:45 (UK)
Where is Wales vs Portugal taking place? Wales vs Portugal will take place at Allianz Riviera in Nice, France
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What channel is Wales vs Portugal on in the UK? Wales vs Portugal will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Wales vs Portugal in the UK? Wales vs Portugal can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
WALES
Starting 15: Leigh Halfpenny, Louis Rees Zammit, Mason Grady, Johnny Williams, Rio Dyer, Gareth Anscombe, Tomos Williams, Taulupe Faletau, Tommy Reffell, Dan Lydiate, Dafydd Jenkins, Christ Tshiunza, Dillon Lewis, Dewi Lake, Nicky Smith
Replacements: Josh Adams, Sam Costelow, Gareth Davies, Taine Basham, Adam Beard, Tomas Francis, Corey Domachowski, Ryan Elias
PORTUGAL
Portugal: Nuno Sousa Guedes, Vincent Pinto, Jose Lima, Tomas Appleton, Rodrigo Marta, Jeronimo Portela, Samuel Marques, Rafael Simoes, Nicolas Martins, Joao Granate, Steevy Cerqueira, José Madeira, Anthony Alves, Mike Tadjer, Francisco Fernandes
Replacements: Raffaele Storti, Joris Moura, Pedro Lucas, David Wallis, Martim Belo, Diogo Hasse Ferreira, Lionel Campergue, David Costa
THE LOWDOWN
WALES
Wales were pushed all the way by Fiji in a pulsating clash last week but the victory was a vital one for the Welsh in the context of Pool C. They now take on a Portugal side that they should comfortably defeat but have made 13 changes from the side that held off the Fijians.
PORTUGAL
Portugal will look to play an expansive game as they aim to cause an upset. They begin their Rugby World Cup campaign with this tough matchup but will aim to capitalise on Wales’ six-day turnaround.
THE PREDICTION
Wales were given a huge scare by Fiji in their RWC opener but did enough to claim the victory. They will aim to build on that here in what is a much-changed line-up but they should still be too strong for their opponents. Portugal will try and catch their opponents out by giving the ball some air but it would be a surprise if the Welsh failed to run out comfortable victors.
