Georgia’s U18 rugby team defeats Russia, prepares for Rugby Europe championship final
The young Georgian ‘Lelos’ handed a defeat to Russia with the score of 64 to 10. Photo: Rugby Europe/Facebook
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Georgia’s Under 18 rugby team has defeated Russia in the semifinal of U18 European Championship in the Russian city of Kaliningrad.
The young Georgian ‘Lelos’ handed a defeat to Russia with the score of 64 to 10.
U18 | FT in Kaliningrad with The Junior Lelos wining @rugby_europe U18 Championship Semi Final 64-10 against the hosts @RugbyRussia
— Georgian Rugby Union (@GeorgianRugby) April 17, 2019
The defending champions of Europe, Georgia U18 will face @ferugby in the #FINAL on April 20
???????? Georgia 64-10 Russia ???????? pic.twitter.com/KxiYJwDG85
Rugby Europe, which is an administrative body for rugby in Europe said the Georgian team will now “defend its title” against Spain on April 20.
#U18RugbyEurope : @GeorgianRugby will play a fifth final in a row in this competition after defeating @RugbyRussia 64-10. Lelos will play against @ferugby Spain on Saturday.
— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) April 17, 2019
Details and replay on https://t.co/S8vij4G0yK pic.twitter.com/7AnInphU54
The Rugby Europe Men’s XV U18 Championship is hosted by Russia on April 14-20.
The young ‘Lelos’ won the European Championship in the Polish city of Poznan last year.
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Lelos’ rival to be announced soon
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