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Wales vs Portugal: Rugby World Cup Preview

A much-changed Wales will bid to rack up some points and consolidate their position at the top of Pool C when they take on Portugal in Nantes on Saturday.

Warren Gatland has made 14 changes to his starting XV from the side that began their campaign with a 32-26 victory over Fiji last weekend, with the likes of Leigh Halfpenny, Justin Tipuric and Taulupe Faletau all coming into the team.

Portugal, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from their 35-12 defeat to Tonga in their opening match. The Oaks have never beaten Wales in a Test match, but they will be hoping to cause an upset in Nantes.

The match is set to be a close contest, with Wales holding a narrow advantage over Portugal in the world rankings. However, Wales will be confident of victory, especially with the return of some of their key players.

A win for Wales would put them in a strong position to qualify for the quarter-finals, while Portugal will need to produce a major upset if they are to have any chance of progressing to the knockout stages.

Conclusion

The Rugby World Cup is always a thrilling spectacle, and the match between Wales and Portugal is sure to be no different. With both teams looking to progress to the knockout stages, there is plenty at stake in Nantes on Saturday.

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