Saturday, March 13, 2010

TEST RUGBY: World Cup Qualifier Romania v Georgia

13.03.2010
Georgia v Romania in Bucharest (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 1;Antim Cup)

Venue: Stadionul National Arcul de Triumf.

Referee: J.T.McDowell (Ireland)

Preview
I do hope the weather is fine in Bucharest because this is a vital clash in this competition. Georgia has already qualified for the 2011 Rugby World Cup Finals. Romania needs to win to stay in contention for the vital 3rd playoff position.

The Romanians will also be determined to change their fortunes against the Georgians who have overtaken them in the standings for European rugby. The symbol of rugby supremacy between these two nations is the Antim Cup, held presently by Georgia.

2010.03.13 Romania prepare v Georgia
Romanians prepare for their vital clash against Georgia. Image thanks to www.ffr.ro

Last Five Encounters
14.03.2009 Georgia 28-23 in Tblissi (WCQ Europe R5; ENC 1)
09.02.2008 Georgia 22-7 in Tblissi (ENC 1)
03.02.2007 Georgia 20-17 in Bucharest (ENC 1)
07.10.2006 Romania 20-8 in Bucharest (WCQ Europe R5, Pool B)
25.02.2006 Romania 35-10 in Bucharest (ENC 1)

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table-Georgia 17th, Romania 20th
Europe Table-Georgia 7th, Romania 9th

Prediction: I expect a slugout of a match with Georgia just holding off the determined Romanians. Georgia by 5 points

Teams

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Georgia
15. Merab Kvirikashvili
14. Malkhaz Urjukashvili
13. David Kacharava
12. Tedore Zibzibadze
11.Irakli Mackhaneli
10. Lasha Malaguradze
9.Irakli Abuseridze, Capt.
8. Besarion Udesiani
7. Giorgi Chkhaidze
6. Grigori Labadze
5.Giorgi Nemsadze
4. Ilia Zedginidze
3. Anton Peikrishvili
2. Iuri Natriashvili
1.David Kinchagishvili
Replacements
16.Jaba Bregvadze
17. Goderdzi Shvelidze
18. Levan Datunashvili
19. Lasha Tavartkiladze
20. Bidzina Samkharadze
21. Irakli Giorgadze
22.Aleksandre Todua

Head Coach: Tim Lane

http://frr.ro/2010/03/12/romania-vs-georgia/

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Romania
15. Iulian Dumitras
14. Catalin Fercu
13. Ionut Dimofte
12. Robert Dascalu
11. Stefan Ciuntu
10. Dan Dumbrava
9. Sarbu Lucian
8. Daniel Carpo
7. Ovidiu Tonita
6. Stelian Burcea
5. Valentin Ursache
4. Sorin Socol, Capt.
3. Paulica Ion
2. Marius Tincu
1. Dragos Dima
Replacements
16. Cezar Popescu
17. Mihaita Lazar
18. Cristian Petre
19. Mihai Macovei
20. Valentin Ivan
21. Csaba Gal
22. Florin Vlaicu
23. Bogdan Zebega

Head Coach: Serge Lairle

http://frr.ro/2010/03/12/romania-vs-georgia/

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