Georgia call up Lasha Jaiani and Zurabi Zhvania...

[MarleyWasp]

Both have been named in Georgia's starting line up.

[andermt]

Anybody else watching the match?
For anyone who thinks Georgia deserve to replace Italy, watch this, it will change your mind.

[MarleyWasp]

I've had it on. When was a test match last still pointless at half time?

Spain v Portugal has only had 4 minutes of play and much more excitement.

[Neils]

Anybody else watching the match?
For anyone who thinks Georgia deserve to replace Italy, watch this, it will change your mind.

Yep watching. Far better pitch in Tbilisi than the Ricoh!
Not putting the score up for half time but very tight match. Interesting but agree even yesterday Italy looked more adventurous. ZZ has put some weight on. Not seeing much showing by the Wasps but no disgrace yet. Back to the second half.

[andermt]

Our new Lock looks to be a similar build to JTA.

[Neils]

Our new Lock looks to be a similar build to JTA.

Certainly a big guy. Didn't seem to throw himself around too much but if I am right played to the end. Unlike ZZ who only played the first half.
Amazing beards some had!

[Neils]

Didn't catch who he was but was impressed by the Ref. Despite there being obvious niggle he controlled the proceedings well.

[MarleyWasp]

Didn't catch who he was but was impressed by the Ref. Despite there being obvious niggle he controlled the proceedings well.

Paulo Duarte of Portugal. Regular on the World Sevens Series.

[Neils]

Didn't catch who he was but was impressed by the Ref. Despite there being obvious niggle he controlled the proceedings well.

Paulo Duarte of Portugal. Regular on the World Sevens Series.

Thanks. He was quietly impressive.

[MarleyWasp]

2021 Fixtures have just been announced. Georgia play away to Portugal on 6th March, away to Spain on 14th March and have Russia away on 20th March, before playing Romania at home on 27th March. Their final match against the winner of the playoff between Belgium and Netherlands is on 26th June, which is the same day as the Premiership Final.

[hookender]

Cheers ,will make a note

[Peej]

Can't imagine the Portugal game will take place?

[hookender]

Let’s see if Porto’s game goes ahead next week

[MarleyWasp]

Any postponement will impact Georgia's summer tour or autumn internationals. Portugal switched their last home game against Georgia to Stade Francais's stadium. Wouldn't be surprised if they do switch venues this time too.

[MarleyWasp]

Zurabi's recall didn't last long. He's not in the squad for their March matches. Lasha Jaiani is however. He'll be away for the next four weeks.