Gatland’s Welsh rise above gutsy Fiji

WALES 23 FIJI 13: Warren Gatland insists he will remain a neutral spectator this weekend — even if Australia hold Wales’ immediate World Cup destiny in their hands against England at Twickenham.

Wales overcame Fiji 23-13 in a bruising Cardiff contest to move to the top of Pool A, but a quarter-final place remains far from certain for Gatland’s men despite them winning their first three group games.

England beating Australia on Saturday night would throw the race for the two top spots in the pool wide open and probably leave Wales needing to avoid defeat in their final game against the Wallabies to make the last eight.