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WALES

POOL FIXTURES

Sun 9 Oct Wales v Scotland Whangarei, 5.45am

Sun 16 Oct Wales v New Zealand Auckland, 3.15am

Sat 22 Oct Australia v Wales Whangarei, 2.15am

HOW THEY QUALIFIED

A 27-17 win over hosts Ireland secured Wales seventh place at RWC 2017 and qualification for this World Cup.

DID YOU KNOW?

No forward scored more tries than back-row Sioned Harries (four) at RWC 2017. She scored against New Zealand, Ireland and Hong Kong.

UNOFFICIAL THEME TUNE

Push It by Salt ‘N’ Pepa: An American hip-hop sound that reflects their drive for greater fitness and physicality.

ODDS

Viewed as also-rans at 500-1. To be expected given their modest

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