Wales vs Portugal LIVE: Rugby World Cup team news and latest updates

Christ Tshiunza (L) and Dafydd Jenkins warm up during the Wales training session Wales will look to continue their winning start to the Rugby World Cup when they take on Portugal at the Stade de Nice this afternoon. Dan Biggar starred for Warren Gatland ‘s side in their opening clash against Fiji. He kicked 12 points before hobbling off the pitch in the second half with a minor knock. Fiji fought back late on but Wales’ defensive stability ensured they held on for a thrilling 32-26 win. Gatland has made 13 changes to today’s starting line-up with wing Louis Rees-Zammit and number eight Taulupe Faletau retaining their spots. This encounter will be Portugal’s first match of the tournament on just their second appearance at the World Cup following an exit at the pool stage in 2007. Thirteen players in the starting team play their club rugby in France, but hooker Mike Tadjer is the only player who plays in the Top 14, for Perpignan. Follow all the action from the Stade de Nice below. Get all the Rugby World Cup odds here and the latest tips and odds for Wales vs Portugal here . Wales face Portugal in a Pool C encounter at the Rugby World Cup Kick off is at 4.45pm with the clash taking place at the Stade de Nice Warren Gatland makes 13 changes to the Welsh team that defeated Fiji in their opening game 1694865473 Here is the line-up today in France, with three games taking place. Somoa begin their tournament against Pool D minnows Chile, Wales are looking to continue their winning start as they take on Portugal in Pool C, before tonight’s showdown between Ireland and Tonga in that highly competitive Pool A. Samoa vs Chile (1400 BST) in Bordeaux Wales vs Portugal (1645) in Nice Ireland vs Tonga (2000) in Nantes Lawrence Ostlere 16 September 2023 12:57 1694865205 Follow all the latest updates from Wales vs Portugal today. Lawrence Ostlere 16 September 2023 12:53