Georgia meet Argentina in Lyon on Tuesday 11 September as they open their Rugby World Cup campaign. Coach Malkhaz Cheishvili’s side includes 11 players who played in the 2003 World Cup. With Auch lock Ilia Zedginidze leading the side packed full of seasoned players from French first and second division clubs. This will be a serious test of their character especially following the Pumas mauling of France.
Georgia V Argentine Team
Backs: Jimsheladze, Machkhaneli, Urjukashvili, Giorgadze, Khamashuridze, Kvirikashvili, Abuseridze.
Forwards: Udesiani, Labadze, Chkhaidze, Gorgodze, Zedginidze (capt), Zirakashvili, Giorgadze, Khinchagashvili.
Replacements: Shvelidze, Kopaliani, Didebulidze, Maisuradze, Samkharadze, Gigauri, Shkinin.