Wales let off as front row rule denies Georgians late chance to share spoils

By ALEX BYWATER

THERE was late drama in Cardiff, Georgia coming close to stealing what would have been a famous draw with Wales.
Warren Gatland’s side ultimately prevailed 13-6, but Wales had a lucky escape as with their setpiece in reverse, they were saved late on by uncontested scrums.
With Georgia pushing hard for a converted try which would have sealed a share of the spoils, replacement Wales prop Tomas Francis was yellow-carded for charging into the side of the ruck. Wales said starting props Leon Brown and Nicky Smith weren’t fit to return to the field and uncontested sc...

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