Fiji survive Georgia scare to close in on quarter-finals

Fiji fought back to beat Georgia 17-12 in Bordeaux and move closer to a World Cup quarter-final place, but their failure to claim a bonus point keeps Australia's slim hopes of reaching the knockout stage alive.

The South Sea Islanders will claim a quarter-final spot - probably against England - by beating Portugal next weekend.

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Georgia's opportunism and brilliant defence gave them a surprise nine-point lead at the break.

Luka Matkava opened the scoring, with the boot of Davit Niniashvili adding six points from long range.

It was the first time Fiji had gone into the interval scoreless in a Test in six years.

Fiji finally got on the scoreboard six minutes into the second half as skipper Waisea Nayacalevu produced a brilliant finish under pressure to sneak over in the corner.