Irish opponents Georgia reveal 30-man RWC squad

GEORGIA, one of Ireland’s Rugby World Cup Group D opponents, have named their squad.

Coach Malkhaz Tcheishvili has chosen an experienced 30-man selection for the tournament, with 13 veterans of Georgia’s first appearance on the biggest stage of all in Australia four years ago.

Among these returnees is captain Ilia Zedginidze, who retains the role he occupied at RWC 2003, with Pavle Jimsheladze, Malkhaz Urjukashvili, Akvsenti Giorgadze and Besiki Khamashuridze others that also boast more than 40 caps for Georgia.