Georgia’s U20 rugby team defeats Italy, tops World Championship group
Coached by Lado Kilasonia, the team won the pool despite losing 23:33 to tournament hosts South Africa in the opening round of the stage. They came back in the following round by defeating their Argentinian counterparts 20:0. Photo: rugby.ge
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Georgia’s Under-20 national rugby team on Tuesday defeated Italy in the final round of the group stage of the World Under-20 Championship, winning their pool and booking qualification for the playoffs.
The junior Lelos led the score 18:10 in the first half and claimed the victory with the final score of 30:17 and a bonus point, ensuring the top spot in Pool C with nine points.
HUGE result for @GeorgianRugby ????
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) July 4, 2023
A big performance from the boys in maroon keeps the door wide open for a semi-final spot ????#WorldRugbyU20s pic.twitter.com/bDyRo7hgaE
Coached by Lado Kilasonia, the team won the pool despite losing 23:33 to tournament hosts South Africa in the opening round of the stage. They came back in the following round by defeating their Argentinian counterparts 20:0.
The Georgian scrum strikes again ????
— World Rugby (@WorldRugby) July 4, 2023
Lomidze dots down to open the scoring in Stellenbosch ????#WorldRugbyU20s | @GeorgianRugby pic.twitter.com/kkHrpaV4Ng
Argentina finished second in the pool with five points, ahead of the host team and Italy, who both scored the same amount but finished behind the Pumas on further stats.
The World Championship is running through July 14.