POOL B - ARGENTINA vs GEORGIA Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, Sunday 2nd Oct 1pm (NZT) Head-to-head: Played 1, Argentina 1, Georgia 0 Last meeting: Argentina 33 beat Georgia 3 in Lyon (Pool stage 2007) Last meeting at a World Cup: Argentina 33 beat Georgia 3 in Lyon (Pool stage 2007) Team news: Like most of the teams at this World Cup, Argentina have been hit with injuries … [Read more...]
RWC: Georgia win tight scrap
Georgia has beaten rivals Romania 25-9 in a tight contest at Arena Manawatu in Palmerston North on Wednesday. The match lacked accuracy from both sides but was cheered on by a crowd of over 13,000 as they welcomed the Rugby World Cup to the Manawatu region for the first time. The win means Georgia will walk away with at least one 2011 Rugby World Cup win under their belt, … [Read more...]
RWC: Match preview: Georgia – Romania
POOL B - GEORGIA vs ROMANIA Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, Wednesday 28th Sep 7:30pm (NZT) Head-to-head: Played 13, Romania 8, Georgia 6 Last meeting: Georgia 18 beat Romania 11 in Tbilisi 2011 Last meeting at a World Cup: First meeting Team news: Georgia have made three changes to the starting side that lined up against England nine days ago. Revaz Gigauri replaces Irakli … [Read more...]
England make tough work of Georgia
England ran in six tries as they beat Georgia 41-10 in Dunedin on Sunday. But the scoreline does not tell the whole story, as England struggled to put the Georgians away in what was an entertaining match. England conceded too many penalties and spent a three quarters of the first half in their own territory. That they limited the effectiveness of their backs and it was only … [Read more...]
Match preview: England vs Georgia
POOL B - ENGLAND vs GEORGIA Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin, Sunday 18th Sep 6pm (NZT) Head-to-head: Played 1, England 1, Georgia 0 Last meeting: England 84 beat Georgia 6 in Perth (Pool stage 2003) Last meeting at a World Cup: England 84 beat Georgia 6 in Perth (Pool stage 2003) Team news: Martin Johnson has made nine changes to the side that struggled against Argentina. The … [Read more...]