The Georgian national rugby team is celebrating its 30th anniversary. It was on September 12, 1989 when Georgia handed a defeat to Zimbabwe 16 to 3 in its first ever test-match in Kutaisi, western Georgian region of Imereti.
Happy 30th birthday #TheLelos ???? ????
— Georgian Rugby Union (@GeorgianRugby) September 12, 2019
On September 12, 1989 #Georgia hosted @zimbabwerugby in their 1st ever test-match in Kutaisi & won 16-3
Since then #Georgia played 225 tests
Won 140, Lost 78, Draw 7
Trs: 631/417
Pnts: 5248:4031 #გილოცავთ #რაგბიჩვენითამაშია #ქართულირაგბი pic.twitter.com/PD1aoaNUDj
Recently, the National Bank of Georgia issued 5 GEL gold and silver collectors coins, dedicated to the Georgian national rugby team, as the Georgian Lelos are competing in the Rugby World Cup in Japan from September 20 to November 2.
Photo: Rugby World Cup/Twitter
The Lelos will meet: