Rugby European Nations Cup: Georgia defeats Spain

Georgia’s national rugby team has won its third game of the European Nations Cup (ENC) 2016.

The Lelos defeated Spain 38-7 in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi yesterday afternoon.

FT action photos from @GeorgianRugby 38:7 against @ferugbypic.twitter.com/vZ88Jadrsx

— Georgian Rugby Union (@GeorgianRugby) February 27, 2016

The Georgian side scored five tries and was also awarded two penalty tries by the referee. The tries were scored by Aleksandre Todua, Merab Kvirikashvili, Tamaz Mchedlidze and Davit Kacharava.

With this victory, the Lelos gained a bonus point.

Victory with bonus point for @GeorgianRugby against @ferugby - 38-7 #ENC1A#RugbyEurope#GEOvESP . Congratulations !

— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) February 27, 2016

Georgia has won all of his matches and leads the ENC competition. The Lelos are followed by Romania.

Looking ahead, the Lelos play their next match in Sochi on March 12 against Russia, followed by a home game against Romania on March 19.

Georgia won its first and second ENC games against Germany and Portugal on February 6 and February 13 respectively.