They were however excellent from set piece, once again, the Wallabies, which will build confidence ahead of a clash with the World No 3 ranked side. Like Jay-jay Okocha he’s soso good they named him twice, this lad. World Rugby deny report All Blacks refused to play Italy, Cricket World Cup all over again? 46 min: Naisarani returns to the field - Australia are back to their full complement - as the first of the subs start rolling; Kepu makes way for Tupou. Did You Know? They"re well attuned to competition at a high level. Want to get into German soccer but don't know your Bayern from your Borussias? 52 min: So, back underway, and it’s Australia with the lineout about 25m out after To’omua fires the penalty into touch. 36 min: A penalty for the Wallabies - it’s getting a little niggly out there, as White plays for a penalty for interference without the ball. Matt Toomua has nailed a 45 metre penalty in driving rain to re-establish a seven-point lead for the Wallabies! Want to get into German soccer but don't know your Bayern from your Borussias? We've got you covered. I don’t know the intricate details on that, but that would be my hunch. Mamuka Gorgodze, 6. Georgia kick to touch. Georgia for their part showed the world that this is a country that can more than mix it with so-called “tier one” nations. 15c in mostly cloudy skies. Salivating. The Wallabies are seeking some form of continuity heading into the knockout stage, so can they find some against the Europeans? No advantage, so the Wallabies confer. Some really dour defence from the Georgians results in a turnover off the back of a strong tackle from Mamuka Gorgodze. Wind and swirling rain, coupled with the humidity made the 80 minute affair error-strewn and very stop-start. TRY TIME! 24 min: A clever restart from Georgia, who fire the kick right to the touchline, and Naisarani fumbles the kick, allowing the Europeans a look at an offensive line out. Georgia: 15. He's been given a yellow card by the ref who agreed with the TMO's finding! Wishing the very best to all, and to stay out of danger. Unfortunately for them, probably the smallest player on the pitch, Nic White managed to burrow over the line to get the first try and first points of the match. Finally a flowing backline move for Australia - we’ve seen very little of Koroibete and pals on the ball, but the winger finally sees a little bit of open air. Can’t quite see who it is, I’ll update when I find out. Australia wins – 1. Extended Highlights: Australia v Georgia . England will have little to fear from the Wallabies on this evidence, however, as the twice World Cup winners stumbled rather than cantered into the knockout stages. They point to the sticks - it’s a long way out but the smart move when you’re down a man and looking to slow the clock. Rugby World Cup 2019: Australia defeats Georgia in Japan . It’s a fresh new halves combo - White and To’omua are the men trusted to steer the Wallabies tonight - let’s see how they gel. A couple of knock-on in a couple of minutes for the Wallabies and they're letting Gerogia into this contest... the conditions are slippery, but it must be worrying coach Michael Cheika. 9 min: Ball turned over by Georgia, and they thump a long, raking clearance down field. Davit Kacharava handed out the hit, but the referee says he slipped into Beale and it wasn't intentional. Georgia's scrumhalf Gela Aprasidze isn't in a great way - copped some friendly fire from the fullback in a collision while going for the loose ball. 58 min: A few more subs as Slipper and Simmons enter the fray - a 100th appearance for the latter: the 11th Wallaby in that particular club, remarkable achievement. Alexander Todua has streaked away for the Lelos on the back of a stunning lineout set play by the Georgians, who reversed the field and played the wings to perfection! We need to be sharper in attack, pick the holes better - but it’s easy for me to say, I’m sitting in the grandstand.”. Alexander Todua, 10. They defended with their hearts, and that's all you can ask for"@GeorgianRugby head coach Milton Haig gives his last post match interview after #AUSvGEO #RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/INnzukpXab. Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan was the most watched rugby event ever with more than 857 million people around the world watching the action via World Rugby’s network of rights-holding broadcast partners, an increase of 26 per cent from the previous tournament in England. Fair shout - a second try would be a good capstone on the half. At risk of inviting a thousand emails from England (Wales, Ireland etc) fans, does this hold up? 73 min: Ach, a handling error, and they concede a lot of territory, Georgia. It’s Tongan Thor time. You’d have to imagine Michael Cheika and/or others inside the leadership group decided he’s not the kind of personality they want around the squad. It’s a scoreline that flatters Australia in the end - there’s no way that was a 19-point margin.