Rugby: Georgian player signs contract with top British team
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A Georgian rugby player has been signed with one of Great Britain’s top rugby teams.
Hooker Jaba Bregvadze, who played in the Georgian national rugby team, will soon join the English Premiership side Worcester Warriors.
The powerhouse forward will join his new teammates ahead of this Saturday’s clash with Gloucester Rugby.
BREAKING NEWS: World Cup hooker Jaba Bregvadze joins Warriors Read more about him at https://t.co/of46qg0So4pic.twitter.com/KIdrHXNcUC
— Worcester Warriors (@WorcsWarriors) October 27, 2015
Bregvadze has represented his country 32 times and has featured at the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups.
The 28-year-old played an instrumental role in Georgia’ recent Rugby World Cup campaign and helped the team win against Tonga and Namibia. His performance in the game against Argentina was also impressive, and his efforts contributed to Georgia’s success at finishing third in their pool, booking them a place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The Georgian has spent the last three seasons playing in France's Top 14 for Toulouse, helping them to finish in the top four in the last three years.
"Both myself and my family are very excited about the move to Worcester,” he said.
"Having played in the Top 14 for a number of years, I'm keen to test and prove myself in the Aviva Premiership against some of the very best teams in Europe.”
"Dean Ryan and the rest of the Warriors coaching staff are really building something here and I can't wait to get started and play a big part in it."
Warrior’s Director of Rugby Dean Ryan said: "Jaba is an experienced international who will add strength and depth to our front row. We've been really impressed by his performances at the Rugby World Cup and are excited to be able add him to our squad.”
"He will add more competition for the number two shirt while being able to drive standards of some of our younger players in what is a key area."
Worcester started the season with a 13-12 win over Northampton before losing 27-13 at Sale.
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A Georgian rugby player has been signed with one of Great Britain’s top rugby teams on a deal until the end of the season.