But Georgia rattled their more fancied opponents with bone-jarring tackles and a strong scrum, giving a possible clue to Gatland's tactics for the upcoming three-Test series in New Zealand.
Written off as 14-1 outsiders by Kiwi bookies, Gatland said Wales hoped the All Blacks would struggle as New Zealand begin a new era without superstars such as Richie McCaw and Dan Carter.
Maybe there's something in this.
I'm a fan of the Lelos...definitely the strongest of minnow nations...their track record is fairly impressive...they are ENC champions...beat Tonga in WC and have beaten Japan, Samoa, Canada, USA, Romania and Russia...and in 2007 WC should have beaten Ireland at Bordeaux...certainly nothing to be ashamed of. They are relatively new to the game...1964.
Their forwards are awesome but their weakness is their backline, they lack polish and refinement but their head coach, Milton Haig has done wonders with them.
