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

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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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