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Paul Myers

Fiji edge past Georgia to move closer to last eight at World Cup

Fiji came from a 0-9 half-time deficit to beat Georgia 17-12 and move closer to a first World Cup quarter-final appearance since 2007. © AP - Thibault Camus

Fiji recovered their poise and verve in the second half to beat an obstinate Georgia side on Saturday and take a step closer to qualifying for the quarter-finals at the rugby union World Cup for the first time since 2007.

After a narrow defeat to Wales and a victory over Australia, Fiji were the hot favourites for the Group C match in Bordeaux.

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