RUGBY WORLD CUP: Argentina v Georgia, Pool B

02.10.2011

Venue: Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North

Referee: Alain Rolland

Preview
Argentina need two points from this match to take second place in Pool B whilst for Georgia it will their last outing at this World Cup.

The Georgians have won considerable respect for their no nonsense hard approach to their game, giving both Scotland and England a hard time up front.

Argentina should win and win comfortably but I’d expect Georgia to hold them in the forwards. The more expansive play out wide by Argentina will eventually pave the way for a win.

Previous Encounter
11.09.2007 Argentina 33-3 in Lyon (World Cup)

Georgia has played Argentina Á’(Jaguares) on several occasions Recently
2011 W 14-13 in Bucharest (IRB Nations Cup)
2009 W 24-22 in Tblisi

Georgia This World Cup
14.09.2011 v Scotland L 6-15 in Dunedin
18.09.2011 v England L 10-41 in Dunedin
28.09.2011 v Romania W 25-6 in Plamerston North

Argentina This World Cup
10.09.2011 v England L 9-13 in Dunedin
17.09.2011 v Romania W 43-8 in Invercargill
25.09.2011 v Scotland W 13-12 in Wellington

GWC Rugby Rankings
World Table-Argentina 5th, Georgia 16th

IRB Ranking Points
Argentina 79.66, Georgia 70.00

Prediction: Argentina by 15 points

Teams

Georgia
15 Malkhaz Urjukashvili, 14 Lekso Gugava, 13 David Kacharava, 12 Tedo Zibzibadze, 11 Alexander Todua, 10 Lasha Khmaladze, 9 Irakli Abuseridze,Capt. 8 Mamuka Gorgodze, 7 Viktor Kolelishvili, 6 Giorgi Chkhaidze, 5 Vakhtang Maisuradze, 4 Levan Datunashvili, 3 David Zirakashvili, 2 Akvsenti Giorgadze, 1 Vasil Kakovin.
Replacements: 16 Jaba Bregvadze, 17 Goderdzi Shvelidze, 18 Giorgi Nemsadze, 19 Ilia Zedginidze, 20 Bidzina Samkharadze, 21 Merab Kvirikashvili, 22 Lasha Malaguradze.
Head Coach: Richard Dixon

Argentina
15 Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino, 14 Horacio Agulla, 13 Marcelo Bosch, 12 Felipe Contepomi,Capt. 11 Juan Jose Imhoff, 10 Santiago Fernández, 9 Nicolás Vergallo, 8 Leonardo Senatore, 7 Juan Manuel Leguizamón, 6 Julio Farias Cabello, 5 Patricio Albacete, 4 Mariano Galarza, 3 Juan Figallo, 2 Mario Ledesma Arocena, 1 Marcos Ayerza.
Replacements
16 Agustín Creevy, 17 Martín Scelzo, 18 Tomas Vallejos, 19 Alejandro Campos, 20 Alfredo Lalanne, 21 Agustín Gosio, 22 Martín Rodríguez.
Head Coach: Santiago Phelan