[EOYT] Georgia v USA 16/11/13

[Croket66]

kick off 14.00 GET, 10.00 GMT
Akhali Stadium, Rustavi


Georgia
1. Davit Khinchagishvili (Racing-Metro 92, France)
2. Shalva Mamukashvili (Armia Tbilisi)
3. Davit Kubriashvili (Stade Français, France)
4. Konstantin Mikautadze (RC Toulon, France)
5. Levan Datunashvili (Stade Aurillacois, France)
6. Shalva Sutiashvili (RC Massy, France)
7. Mamuka Gorgodze (Montpellier HR, France - captain)
8. Giorgi Chkhaidze (Tarbes PR, France)
9. Giorgi Begadze (Batumi XV)
10. Lasha Khmaladze (Lelo Tbilisi)
11. Tedo Zibzibadze (CA Périgueux, France)
12. Merab Sharikadze (US Bourg-en-Bresse, France)
13. Davit Kacharava (Enisey-STM, Russia)
14. Tamaz Mchedlidze (US Bourg-en-Bresse, France)
15. Merab Kvirikashvili (CS Vienne, France)

16. Simon Maisuradze (Stade Bagnérais, France)
17. Mikheil Nariashvili (Montpellier HR, France)
18. Levan Chilachava (RC Toulon, France)
19. Giorgi Nemsadze (Tarbes PR, France)
20. Giorgi Tkhilaishvili (Armia Tbilisi)
21. Vazha Khutsishvili (Kharebi Rustavi)
22. Lasha Malaguradze (Stade Bagnérais, France)
23. Beka Tsiklauri (Lokomotiv Tbilisi)

USA
1. Nick Wallace (Olympic Club)
2. Phil Thiel (Life Rugby)
3. Shawn Pittman (Seattle-OPSB )
4. Graham Harriman (Metropolis)
5. Samu Manoa (Northampton Saints, England)
6. Todd Clever (NTT Shining Arcs, Japan - captain)
7. Derek Asbun (Cape Town University, South Africa)
8. Cameron Dolan (Life Rugby)
9. Mike Petri (New York AC)
10. Adam Siddall (Old Blue)
11. Tim Maupin (San Francisco Golden Gate)
12. Andrew Suniula (London Wasps, England)
13. Folau Niua (Eagles Sevens)
14. Blaine Scully (Leicester Tigers, England)
15. Chris Wyles (Saracens RFC, England)

16. Zach Fenoglio (Glendale Raptors)
17. Oliver Kilifi (Seattle-OPSB )
18. Eric Fry (London Scottish, England)
19. Iñaki Basauri (Tarbes PR, France)
20. John Quill (Dolphin RFC, Ireland)
21. Shaun Davies (unattached)
22. Seamus Kelly (University of California)
23. Luke Hume (unattached)

 

[Toko_11]

This game will be a lot more difficult than the Canada one. I think refs will be very unforgiving after the last weeks events :/ we will probably see one of those scrappy games with 9000 fouls called couple of sin-bins and a very tense atmosphere. I hope I'm wrong but it's very likely to turn out that way, and if its a rain day... God save us all

No surprise in the lineup. Pity none of the injured players managed to recover, I guess Basilaia and Zirakishvili are out for good this year. God its so annoying when you wait whole year to see your best players in action and by October you realize all of them are injured and all you will get to see is 2nd and 3rd choice players -_-

Dear Jesus: Can you let me watch full strength Georgian side play a game just once in my lifetime please.

 

[norcalbuff]

Tolkin went for the fairly logical big lineup against Georgia.

We're missing Toby L'Estrange and Scott LaValla with injury but I still like our chances.

 

[Toko_11]

I hope ref's allow the game to flow.. usually when two physical teams come up against each other its an ugly affair. And its seems like both teams are going for the strength since Haig Put Khinchagashvili at Tighthead instead of Nariashvili.

Also if i recall correctly Mamukashvili and Sharikadze had awful games last time these two teams met but i think they have improved immensely since then, especially defensively. I'm more worried about Kvirikashvili at 15, he always has problems when it comes to defense. his pro might be tactical kicking but when it comes to tackling I'd prefer to have Tsiklauri put on the shirt.

A lot will depend on Shalva Sutiashvili (6) and Konstantine Mikautadze (4) they will need to make themselves known in this game! and it would be very nice if chkaidze decides to contribute at N8 as well.

I'm Confident that Datunashvili and Kubriashvili will do well as always.
Zibzibadze will once again try to prove he deserves the starting spot. and boy is he a crazy workaholic!

 

[norcalbuff]

 

[Toko_11]

7th minute Georgia Demolishing US physically and in set pieces so far

Geo 3 - 0 USA

Georgia looking amazing! I'm Loving this!

Try For Meko Kvirikashvili (15) Converted himself Good kick despite windy weather
Geo 10 - 0 USA 14'

first US attack at 20th minute.

Now US scrum at 5 meter

TRY Scored by Chrys Wyles Conversion missed
This is a great game!
Geo 10 - 5 USA 21'

Geo 13 - 5 USA 24' Kvirikashvili + 3

Geo 13 - 8 USA 26'

 

[Toko_11]

This was definitely worth getting up this early


Scully scored after a counter attack

Geo 13 - 15 USA 38'

US trying to Provoke a fight... Lelos not falling for the trick.

Half Time

Geo 13 - 15 US



second half not as good as the first one.. not much happening

 

[racer0bv]

what a big mistake in the last moments of the game when they kicked out into touch, thinking that the time was up. A win lost literally in the last seconds of the game.

i guess it's a good thing for us, with a win tonight against Canada we can go above Georgia in the rankings.

 

[Toko_11]

I'm not sure what just happened..... Georgians kicked the ball out to end the game but ref didn't end it, USA started another attack and scored a penalty to win 25-23.

Mr Haig Idk if you got the memo but losing at home is not acceptable ! next time CALLL THE FREAKIN PLAYERS FROM TOP 14 INSTEAD OF MAKING EXCUSES for CHRISSAKE... what are you doing with domestic and federale 9 players in an international test when we have top dudes available

 

[amz]

is anywhere I can watch this game? couldn't watch it but it looks it was a very disputed one. thanks!

 

[Toko_11]

is anywhere I can watch this game? couldn't watch it but it looks it was a very disputed one. thanks!

There is one site but i think the rewind option is only available if you pay :/ you can try anyway
http://www.myvideo.ge/?act=dvr&chan=gpbhq
game started at 14:00:00

 

[usausa]

Highlights (source: GeoRugby, FIRA-AER forums):

 

[usausa]

First half:

 

[usausa]

Second half: