Georgia’s U18 rugby team defeats France at Men’s Six Nations Festival

Georgia are set to face England in the tournament on Sunday. Photo: Georgian Rugby

Agenda.ge, 04 Apr 2024 - 17:55, Tbilisi,Georgia

Georgia’s Under-18 national rugby team on Wednesday defeated France 20-19 in their first-ever appearance at the Men's Six Nations Under-18 Festival in Parma, Italy.

The junior Lelos lost the opening half of the game 19:10 with Levan Ezieshvili scoring a try and Davit Tsiklauri contributing with a penalty kick.

HUGE.@GeorgianRugby beat @FranceRugby with the last play of the game 🇬🇪#U6N18 pic.twitter.com/Ch164OSFQu
— Six Nations Under-20s (@SixNationsU20) April 3, 2024

The Georgian squad recovered in the second half, with a penalty by Tsiklauri coming before a late converted try by Anri Shvelidze. Givi Sirbiladze ensured the eventual lead of 20:19 for the team.

🔥We asked AI for the most dramatic last minutes in Rugby and this is what it suggested 🔥🇬🇪 pic.twitter.com/MhxTOFVg7F
— Georgian Rugby (@GeorgianRugby) April 3, 2024

Georgia are set to face England in the tournament on Sunday.