Georgia

40 - 7

Full Time

Netherlands

Georgia vs Netherlands

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Commentary

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

84'

Conversion

Vikas Meijer converts the try.

84'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Tim de Jong scores from close range.

83'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Spike Salman getting some game time.

72'

Netherlands decide to make a substitution, with Joris Smits being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dachi Papunashvili took full advantage.

70'

Georgia make a substitution with Giorgi Khaindrava coming on.

68'

Georgia make a substitution with Tornike Kakhoidze coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Georgia supporters go wild as Davit Niniashvili successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Giorgi Javakhia scores the try from close range.

67'

Georgia make a substitution with Bachuki Tchumbadze coming on.

66'

Georgia make a substitution with Irakli Aptsiauri coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Gela Aprasidze goes through the gap.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Davit Niniashvili goes through the gap.

65'

Netherlands sub Mees Geert Voets comes onto the field.

64'

Amir Rademaker departs for Netherlands.

64'

Conversion

The Georgia supporters go wild as Davit Niniashvili successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Netherlands sub Mark Coebergh comes onto the field.

64'

Oliva Sialau departs for Netherlands.

64'

Try

Great hands by Georgia leads to a try for Beka Saginadze

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Beka Saginadze goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Giorgi Kveseladze is finished off with a try.

63'

Netherlands sub Kaj Verhoorn comes onto the field.

61'

Daan van der Avoird departs for Netherlands.

61'

Netherlands sub Lars Linnenbank comes onto the field.

61'

Robbie Coetzee departs for Netherlands.

61'

Netherlands sub Monty Leverstein comes onto the field.

61'

Christopher van Leeuwen departs for Netherlands.

61'

Georgia sub Gela Aprasidze comes onto the field.

61'

Vasil Lobzhanidze departs for Georgia.

61'

Georgia sub Giorgi Javakhia comes onto the field.

61'

Lado Chachanidze departs for Georgia.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Dachi Papunashvili goes through the gap.

60'

Shane Fikken comes on for Netherlands.

56'

Odin Ruijgrok leaves the field.

56'

Luka Goginava comes on for Georgia.

55'

Giorgi Mamaiashvili leaves the field.

55'

Irakli Kvatadze comes on for Georgia.

55'

Vano Karkadze leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Davit Niniashvili kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Giorgi Mamaiashvili from scoring as they record the try for Georgia.

54'

That's a great try assist by Davit Niniashvili.

54'

Giorgi Tsutskiridze comes on.

53'

Sandro Todua comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Amir Rademaker (Netherlands) is shown a yellow card

52'

What a run here by Tornike Jalagonia as they get over the gainline!

52'

Red Card

Beka Gorgadze (Georgia) is shown the red card

49'

Yellow Card

Tim de Jong (Netherlands) is shown a yellow card

41'

Netherlands sub Thymo Peters comes onto the field.

40'

Gabor Besuijen departs for Netherlands.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Georgia go for goal with Davit Niniashvili taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by Georgia is finished off by Aka Tabutsadze, as they goes over for the try.

36'

Fabulous play by Georgia has led to Aka Tabutsadze being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

That's a great try assist by Dachi Papunashvili.

36'

Georgia sub Dachi Papunashvili comes onto the field.

35'

Luka Matkava departs for Georgia.

35'

Fabulous play by Georgia has led to Luka Matkava being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Trouble here as Lado Chachanidze breaches the defence.

32'

Yellow Card

Joris Smits (Netherlands) is shown a yellow card

23'

Conversion

Luka Matkava converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Georgia results in a try for Vasil Lobzhanidze

10'

Davit Niniashvili played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Davit Niniashvili took full advantage.

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Georgia leads to a try for Tornike Kakhoidze

The defensive line has been broken as Tornike Kakhoidze goes through the gap.

Vasil Lobzhanidze played a key part in that try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Georgia v Netherlands 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 8th February 2025, 03:00am PST 
  
 Avchala Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Benoit Rousselet

Points Flow Chart

Georgia win +33

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meijer

84'

40 - 7

de Jong

83'

40 - 5

Niniashvili

40 - 0

68'

Javakhia

38 - 0

67'

Niniashvili

33 - 0

64'

Saginadze

31 - 0

63'

Niniashvili

26 - 0

55'

Mamaiashvili

24 - 0

54'

Rademaker

52'

19 - 0

Gorgadze

19 - 0

49'

de Jong

41'

19 - 0

Half Time

Tabutsadze

19 - 0

36'

Smits

23'

14 - 0

Matkava

14 - 0

11'

Lobzhanidze

12 - 0

10'

Matkava

7 - 0

Kakhoidze

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Georgia

Netherlands

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Defence Profile

Georgia

Netherlands

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

51%

3-6 secs

28%

24%

6+ secs

10%

24%

Rucks Won

Georgia vs Netherlands Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Georgia face off against Netherlands in Rugby Europe Championship Round 2 on Sat 8th February 2025 at Avchala Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 11:00 and is broadcast on Rugby Europe TV. In South Africa it’s at 13:00 SAST on Rugby Europe TV, 00:00 NZST on Rugby Europe TV in New Zealand, 22:00 AEST on Rugby Europe TV in Australia and 03:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Georgia won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Georgia sits at 13 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Netherlands holds 26.

The two sides are separated by 13 places in the rankings with Georgia in position 13 and Netherlands in position 26 as such Georgia are favourites on paper.

Georgia vs Netherlands Squads

The official squads for Georgia vs Netherlands will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.