Georgia defeats Portugal, wins Rugby Europe Championship
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The Georgian national rugby team has defeated Portugal in the Rugby Europe Championship in the French capital of Paris yesterday.
Georgian "Lelos" handed a defeat to Portugal 39 to 24.
FT in Paris with #TheLelos claiming their 12th @rugby_europe championship title ???? after winning against @PortugalRugby in a very tough & tense game ????
— Georgian Rugby Union (@GeorgianRugby) March 7, 2020
All compliments and best wishes to Portugal & thank you for the great game ???? pic.twitter.com/fCsLh8zbGo
With yesterday's victory against Portugal, the Georgian team has emerged the winner of the Rugby Europe Championship even before the final round.
The "Lelos" have won Rugby Europe Championship in 2019 and 2018 as well.
All over in Paris as @GeorgianRugby run out winners after an entertaining contest against @PortugalRugby.
— Rugby Europe (@rugby_europe) March 7, 2020
Well played to both teams and both sets of supporters who turned out! ???? pic.twitter.com/iqY3bEd0A2
In their previous games, Georgian "Lelos" have defeated Belgium, Romania and Spain.
The Georgian national rugby team will hold its final match against Russia on March 14 in Tbilisi.
Georgian fans support the 'Lelos' in Paris. Photo: Tamunaphoto/TBC