By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nHT: Wales 14-3 Portugal<\/h3>\n That proved to be a stern test of this much-changed Welsh side.<\/p>\n
Portugal gave as good as they got but the difference in quality of turning possession into points was the difference.<\/p>\n
Warren Gatland will be wanting to see more of the same from his side in the second half.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n13 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nHT: Wales 14-3 Portugal<\/h3>\n The skipper goes over the line to get Wales the try they craved before half-time.<\/p>\n
Denied moments earlier when the replay showed Williams grounded the ball before the line.<\/p>\n
Halfpenny puts the ball over to convert.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
14 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nTry – Dewi Lake (Wales)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n15 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nTMO review – No try<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n 16 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nTry – Johnny Williams (Wales)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n 19 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-3 Portugal<\/h3>\n 39. Tier one sides in rugby are now finding there are no longer any easy games.<\/p>\n
The gulf between themselves and the other nations is shortening.<\/p>\n
Wales drive forward but are not getting enough quick ball out.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
20 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-3 Portugal<\/h3>\n 37. The Portuguese get their first points on the board.<\/p>\n
This is proving to be a tight affair so far.<\/p>\n
Wales are back up to their full compliment of players now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
21 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nPenalty – Samuel Marques (Portugal)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n 23 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 35. Portugal are kicking in behind Wales really well.<\/p>\n
There seem to be a lot of leggy Welsh players out there right now.<\/p>\n
This is a tight affair, Gatland's side need to keep their opponents out until the interval.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n26 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 33. Tomos Williams is having a busy half, looking to gain ground for Wales.<\/p>\n
Portugal are dealing with the testing high kicks from their opponents.<\/p>\n
Both sides are exchanging tactical kicks at the moment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
28 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 31. Faletau does brilliantly to drive down the field.<\/p>\n
It seems if he releases the right pass, Wales will be in.<\/p>\n
Portugal turn the ball over and kick well into the Welsh corner to pile on the pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
29 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 29. Halfpenny does brilliant to get under the high kick from Wales and win the ball back.<\/p>\n
Some hard hits come in from the Portuguese team.<\/p>\n
They kick downfield to relieve some of the pressure.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
31 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 27. Wales do well to drive the Portuguese maul into touch.<\/p>\n
Great strength there from the Welsh pack.<\/p>\n
Lineout for Wales to get the ball back up the field.<\/p>\n
Great kick from Tomos Williams, bouncing in play as it drops into touch.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n33 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 25. Portugal have shown they are nobody's mugs in this game.<\/p>\n
Johnny Williams is shown a yellow card for playing the ball while on the floor.<\/p>\n
Chance for the Portuguese now with the man advantage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
35 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 23. The Portuguese pack is giving nothing away today despite being the slightly lighter of the two.<\/p>\n
Wales will be keen to get more points on the board as early as possible to relieve some of the pressure.<\/p>\n
Lima puts in a big hit on the Welsh attacker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n38 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 21. It has been an entertaining start to the game.<\/p>\n
If Wales had any doubt that they would be a in a tough game today, they are now sure of it.<\/p>\n
Portugal are doing well to win their line out now.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
41 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 19. Wales almost break away for another try.<\/p>\n
Portugal did well to get back to cover there.<\/p>\n
The Welsh are penalised soon after, gifting possession back to the Portuguese. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
43 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 17. Portugal broke away and it seemed they were destined to go over the line.<\/p>\n
Taulupe Faletau does brilliantly to get back and tackle him, with no other Welsh player in sight.<\/p>\n
That tackle saved a certain try.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n45 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 15. Portugal have made a decent start to the game.<\/p>\n
They are asking questions of the Welsh defence.<\/p>\n
Gatland's side look dangerous when they come forward.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
48 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 13. Portugal are standing up well to the Welsh maul so far.<\/p>\n
Williams is penalised for the ball going forward.<\/p>\n
Scrum to Portugal to try and get back into Welsh territory. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n
50 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 11. Portugal started well, Wales needed that score to take the wind out of their opponent's sails.<\/p>\n
Portugal have to reset now and try and get some points on the board themselves.<\/p>\n
The Welsh defence has been good so far today.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n51 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 7-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 9. Morgan feeds the ball to Rees-Zammit out wide.<\/p>\n
He kicks the ball along the ground, beats his man and regathers the ball to go over the line.<\/p>\n
Brilliant try by the men in black.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
53 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nTry – Louis Rees-Zammit (Wales)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n 54 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 0-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 7. Wales send a high kick up towards halfway.<\/p>\n
Portugal are passing the ball around well, probing their opponents lines.<\/p>\n
Grady steals the ball but the Portuguese win the ball back themselves.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/span>Credit: Reuters<\/span><\/figcaption>\n<\/li>\n56 minutes ago<\/time><\/span>By Kieran Davies<\/span> \nWales 0-0 Portugal<\/h3>\n 5. Wales are penalised for being caught offside.<\/p>\n
Portugal have a penalty right on the Welsh five metre line.<\/p>\n
The decision now is whether to kick for touch or look to put some points on the board.<\/p>\n
Samuel Marques goes for the posts but hits the outside of the upright.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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