Georgia bank on Kaladze to frustrate Irish attack

GEORGIA will employ their top player, the inspirational Kaladze of AC Milan, in a central defensive position tonight at Lansdowne Road in an attempt to frustrate Ireland's quick-fire strikers.

Kaladze won a Champions' League medal with Milan at full-back and this is normally his position with Georgia as well.

But coach Ivo Shushak made it plain after last night's training session at Lansdowne Road that Kaladze was being charged with organising Georgia's defence.