Wales will play France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after battling past Uruguay 35-13 to top Pool D. Coach Warren Gatland gave 11 Wales players their first starts in the tournament, but very few impressed in a display plagued by errors.
In the face of Uruguay’s resolute defense, Wales only managed four legitimate tries and received a penalty try.
Two more tries were ruled out on video review. The sloppy effort meant Uruguay were in the match at halftime, trailing only 7-6. While the Teros never looked like winning, they managed to humble the Welsh by scoring their only try while down to 14 men.
The Welsh swept a pool for the first time since 1987. Their win meant Australia will play England in another quarterfinal.
