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What time is Wales v Georgia kick-off and what TV channel is it on?

Wales face Georgia in their third Test of the autumn series following victory over Argentina last time out.

Scarlets back-rower Josh Macleod finally gets a taste of international rugby as Wayne Pivac makes six changes to his team. Leigh Halfpenny returns to the squad and will be on the bench having withdrawn from the autumn curtain-raiser against the All Blacks two weeks ago.

So far this autumn, Georgia have beaten Uruguay 34-18 and lost narrowly to Samoa in 20-19 last weekend. It will be their first Test match against top 10 world-ranked opposition during the autumn internationals.

Here's everything you need to know about the game:

What time is Wales v Georgia kick-off?

Wales v Georgia kicks off at 1pm on Saturday, November 19, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

What TV channel is Wales v Georgia on? What about live streaming?

You will need to have an Amazon Prime Video subscription for this game, either by paying or via a free trial. This will be the only live-viewing option, with English and Welsh-language commentary options both available.

Prime Video offer a 30-day free trial, which renews at £8.99 per month after the trial period ends, or you can cancel it before that. The service also provides a range of films, TV series, music and free one-day delivery. You can sign up to a free Amazon Prime trial here. Live streaming will be available via the app or online.

English-language coverage will be presented by Sarra Elgan alongside guests Jamie Roberts and Bryan Habana, with Scott Hastings, Sam Warburton and Tom Shanklin on commentary duties and Ross Harries reporting. For the Welsh-language broadcast, Owain Gwynedd Griffith will be presenting alongside guests Shane Williams, Nicky Robinson and Wyn Jones, with Gareth Charles, Gwyn Jones and Caryl James on commentary duties and Rhodri Gomer reporting.

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What's the Wales v Georgia team news?

Josh Macleod starts at No. 8 for Wales to make his senior international debut at the third attempt. He is joined by stalwart Justin Tipuric and turnover specialist Jac Morgan in the back-row.

Cardiff teammates Rhys Priestland and Tomos Williams will be pulling the strings from fly-half and scrum-half respectively. Nick Tompkins is replaced by Owen Watkin in the midfield, while Josh Adams comes in to replace Rio Dyer on the wing.

The Lelos have named a strong side with a selection of players who ply their trade in France's Top 14 and the English Premiership. Lock Konstantin Mikautadze plays for Bayonne, and has an impressive rugby CV. He has also worn the colours of Agen, Toulon and Montpellier. Full-back Davit Niniashvili plays for Lyon in the Top 14 and also featured for the Barbarians against England earlier this year.

Wales: 15. Louis Rees-Zammit, 14. Alex Cuthbert, 13. George North, 12. Owen Watkin, 11. Josh Adams, 10. Rhys Priestland, 9. Tomos Williams, 1. Gareth Thomas, 2. Ken Owens, 3. Dillon Lewis, 4. Ben Carter, 5. Adam Beard, 6. Jac Morgan, 7. Justin Tipuric, 8. Josh Macleod.

Replacements: 16. Bradley Roberts, 17. Rhodri Jones, 18. Sam Wainwright, 19. Dafydd Jenkins, 20. Taulupe Faletau, 21. Dane Blacker, 22. Sam Costelow, 23. Leigh Halfpenny.

Georgia: 15. Davit Niniashvili, 14. Mirian Modebadze, 13. Demur Tapladze, 12. Merab Sharikadze, 11. Alexander Todua, 10. Tedo Abzhandadze, 9. Vasil Lobzhanidze, 1. Guram Gogichashvili, 2. Giorgi Chkoidze, 3. Guram Papidze, 4. Nodar Tcheishvili, 5. Konstantin Mikautadze, 6. Beka Saghinadze, 7. Beka Gorgadze, 8. Tornike Jalaghonia.

Replacements: 16. Shalva Mamukashvili, 17. Nika Abuladze, 18. Aleksandre Kuntelia, 19. Lado Chachanidze, 20. Sandro Mamamtavrishvili, 21. Luka Matkava, 22. Lasha Khmaladze, 23. Lasha Lomidze.

Who is the Wales v Georgia referee?

Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)

Assistant referees: Pierre Brousset (FFR) and Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)

TMO: Brendon Pickerill (NZR)

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