Portugal exit Rugby World Cup as tournament’s great entertainers
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Portugal would not have been on many people’s radar as a team to watch heading into the Rugby World Cup, but their attacking style, potent back three and strong forward pack have made them among the best tier two teams at the tournament. A maiden World Cup win in their second tournament came in a thrilling 24-23 victory over Fiji on Sunday which, coupled with a draw against Georgia, means they go home with six points and plenty of new admirers. Portugal needed a last-gasp kick to earn their qualification for the tournament in France via a draw with the United States and got their first World Cup win with virtually the last kick again as scrum half Samuel Marques delivered on both occasions.
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