Due to injuries there have been made several changes in the Georgian team staff, which was released for IRB Rugby Cup Tbilisi, about two weeks ago.
In the application "The Lelos" there are not Anton Peikrishvili, Shalva Mamukashvili, Kiasashvili and Irakli Rohvadze anymore. However, they will be with the team and, if necessary, will be replaced by fellow national team. Vassil Kakovini, Jaba Bregvadze and Levan Datunashvili will not take part in this tournament. Mamuka Gorgodze, David Kubriashvili, Zurab Zhvania, Zurab Natriashvili, David Khinchagišvili, Dimitri Basilia will not be able to help Georgian national team.
"Because of the injuries we have had to make several changes in the published list two weeks ago. Vasil Kakovini, Jaba Bregvadze and Levan Datunashvili will not play in this tournament, but they reinforce the team in the test match against Argentina. Many are wondering Mamuka Gorgodze will play against Argentina or not. After a hectic French season Mamuka need rest, besides his arm is bothering, shoulder and knee, and he has to go through rehabilitation. As for David Kubriashvili again due to injuries he will not help us either on the tournament or in the test match against Argentina, "said Georgia coach Milton Haig.
So, "The Lelos" in the first Copa del Tbilisi IRB, where their nearest rivals will be Ireland reserve (7 June), the national team of Uruguay (11 June) and the South Africa President's XV (16 June), will perform at the renovated structure. All games will be held at the Rugby Stadium "Avchala". 7 and 11 June matches begin at 17.00 and 19.00, and on the final day at 14.00 and 16.00.
Georgia's squad:
Scramble: Simon Maisuradze (Bagnères), Revaz Belkania (Lelo), David Zirakashvili (Clermont), Levan Chilachava (Toulon), Irakli Mirtskhulava (Tarbes), George Tetrashvili (Albi), Konstantin Mikautadze (Toulon), Beka Bitsadze (Army), Vakhtang Maisuradze (Albi), Shalva Sutiašvili (Massey), Givi Berishvili (Lokomotiv), Vito Kolelishvili (Clermont), Georgi Nemsadze (Tarbes), Georgi Chkhaidze (Tarbes);
Back row: George Begadze (Batumi), Vazha Khutsishvili (Harebi), Lasha Khmaladze (Lelo), Merab Sharikadze (Academy), davit Kacharava (Rodez), Tedo Zibzibadze (Périgueux), Lasha Malaguradze (Bagnères) Irakli Machaneli (Armazi), Tamaz Mchedlidze (Mont-de-Marsan), Alexander Todua (Albi), Merab Kvirikashvili (Saint-Žun′ân), Beka Tsiklauri (locomotive).
Head coach: Milton Haig
IRB Tbilisi Cup. the year 2013. "Avchala"
June 7. I round
Uruguay-South Africa President's XV (17:00 o’clock)
Georgia-the nearest pool of Ireland (19:00)
11 June. II round
The nearest Ireland-presidential reserve XV in SOUTH AFRICA (17:00)
Georgia-Uruguay (19:00)
16 June. III round
Georgia-President's XV in SOUTH AFRICA (14:00)
Uruguay-the nearest pool of Ireland (16:00)
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