Georgia

56 - 6

Full Time

Romania

Georgia vs Romania

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Aka Tabutsadze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

81'

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Vasil Lobzhanidze goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vasil Lobzhanidze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Giorgi Kveseladze bursts through to advance the Georgia attack.

75'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Dragos Ser getting some game time.

74'

Romania decide to make a substitution, with Florian Rosu being replaced.

74'

Luka Matkava takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

The Georgia pack has powered over for Shalva Mamukashvili to score the try.

66'

Georgia sub Lasha Khmaladze comes onto the field.

64'

Otar Lashkhi departs for Georgia.

64'

Romania sub Andrei Mahu comes onto the field.

61'

Adrian Motoc departs for Romania.

61'

Romania sub Rob Irimescu comes onto the field.

61'

Tudor Butnariu departs for Romania.

61'

Giorgi Tsutskiridze comes on for Georgia.

58'

Otar Giorgadze leaves the field.

58'

Lasha Jaiani comes on for Georgia.

57'

Lado Chachanidze leaves the field.

57'

Damian Stratila comes on.

53'

Dragos Ser comes off.

53'

Yellow Card

Otar Lashkhi (Georgia) is shown a yellow card

52'

Vladu Bocanet comes on.

50'

Ionel Melinte comes off.

50'

Thomas Cretu comes on.

50'

Vasile Balan comes off.

50'

Giorgi Kveseladze comes on.

50'

Merab Sharikadze comes off.

50'

Vasil Lobzhanidze comes on.

50'

Gela Aprasidze comes off.

50'

Nika Abuladze comes on.

50'

Mikheil Nariashvili comes off.

50'

Luka Matkava has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

49'

Try

Slick passing by Georgia leads to a try for Luka Matkava.

48'

Aka Tabutsadze sets up the try.

48'

Aka Tabutsadze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Guram Papidze getting some game time.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Luka Japaridze being replaced.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Shalva Mamukashvili getting some game time.

46'

Georgia decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Chkoidze being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Luka Matkava adds the two points for Georgia.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Georgia leads to a try for Aka Tabutsadze.

45'

Aka Tabutsadze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Spellbinding play by Mirian Modebadze is finished off with a try.

45'

Mirian Modebadze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Conversion

Luka Matkava adds the two points for Georgia.

41'

Try

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

40'

Fabulous play by Georgia has led to Mikheil Gachechiladze being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Luka Matkava played a key part in that try.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Paul Popoaia coming on.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Sioeli Lama coming off.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Iulian Hartig coming on.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Costel Burtila coming off.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Tudor Boldor coming on.

40'

Romania make a substitution with Vladut Popa coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

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

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Giorgi Chkoidze dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Conversion

Luka Matkava does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

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

37'

Fabulous play by Georgia has led to Merab Sharikadze being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Luka Matkava.

37'

Trouble here as Gabriel Rupanu breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

Ionel Melinte adds the points for Romania.

24'

Penalty Goal

Gela Aprasidze does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Mirian Modebadze took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Luka Matkava makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

Conversion

Luka Matkava has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Gela Aprasidze

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

The defensive line has been broken as Otar Giorgadze goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Ionel Melinte has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Georgia v Romania 
  
 Sat 12th August 2023, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Mikheil Meskhi Stadium

Points Flow Chart

Georgia win +50

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

62%

Possession Last 10 min

38%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Matkava

56 - 6

79'

Lobzhanidze

54 - 6

78'

Mamukashvili

49 - 6

66'

Lashkhi

44 - 6

52'

Matkava

44 - 6

48'

Matkava

39 - 6

46'

Tabutsadze

37 - 6

45'

Matkava

32 - 6

41'

Gachechiladze

30 - 6

40'

Half Time

Chkoidze

25 - 6

43'

Matkava

20 - 6

39'

Sharikadze

18 - 6

37'

Melinte

24'

13 - 6

Aprasidze

13 - 3

19'

Matkava

10 - 3

12'

Matkava

7 - 3

Aprasidze

5 - 3

Melinte

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.9

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Georgia

Romania

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Defence Profile

Georgia

Romania

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

73%

3-6 secs

25%

16%

6+ secs

16%

Rucks Won

Georgia vs Romania Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Georgia face off against Romania in Internationals on Sat 12th August 2023 at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Georgia won the last encounter but Georgia are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, Georgia sits at 13 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Romania holds 22.

The two sides are separated by 9 places in the rankings with Georgia in position 13 and Romania in position 22 as such Georgia are favourites on paper.

Georgia vs Romania Squads

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