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Friday October 31, 2008
Georgia
Year formed:
1964 (joined IRB 1992)
Emblem:
A radiating sun
RWC 2003:
5th Group C
Best finish:
Group stage 2003
World ranking:
17
Coach:
Malkhaz Cheishvili
First Test:
9 December 1989 v Zimbabwe at Kutaissi; Georgia won 16-3
RWC record:
Played: 4, lost: 4
Team colours:
Wine, grey and black jerseys; black shorts
Website:
www.rugby.ge

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The host nation qualify for the quarter-finals with a comfortable win over Georgia.


RWC schedule

Day/DateMatchVenueLoc time
Tue 11 Sepv ArgentinaLYO8.00pm
Sat 15 Sepv IrelandBOR9.00pm
Wed 26 Sepv NamibiaLEN6.00pm
Sun 30 Sepv FranceMAR3.00pm

Squad 2007

Forwards (16): Goderdzi Shvelidze, Avtandil Kopaliani, Mamuka Magrakvelidze, David Khinchagashvili, David Zirakashvili, Akvsenti Giorgadze, Ilia Zedginidze (cap), Victor Didebulidze, Mamuka Gorgodze, Levan Datunashvili, Grigol Labadze, Besarion Udesian, Rati Urushadze, Giorgi Chkhkaidze, Zviad Maisuradze, Ilia Maisuradze
Backs (14): Pavle Jimsheladze, Otar Barkalaia, Merab Kvirikashvili, Besiki Khamashuridze, Irakli Machkhaneli, Giorgi Shkinin, Giorgi Elizbarashvili, Otar Eloshvili, Malkhaz Urjukashvili, Irakli Giorgadze, David Kacharava, Revaz Guigauri, Irakli Abuseridze, Bidzina Samkharadze.