Match Preview: Georgia vs Germany

The men’s Rugby Europe Championship for 2023 is here and it gets underway with four great matches this weekend.

With the event now expanded to eight teams, a new Pool and then knock-out format and a Finals Day on March 19, the next few weeks are shaping up to be full of thrills and spills.

Sunday sees Pool A begin.

The first game sees reigning champions Georgia, who have dominated this event in recent times, welcoming new boys Germany to Tbilisi.

The clash in the Avchala Rugby Stadium is at 1pm local (9am UTC) and World Cup-bound Georgia will be big favourites as it is 13 in the world versus 31.

Before the game, Georgia team manager Vasil Abashidze said: “All games and training camps in February and March will be used as part of World Cup preparation.”

Germany head coach Mark Kuhlmann said: ““It will be a very difficult match for us, but we are really looking forward to it.”

Head-to-Head Record

Played: 8

Draws: 0

Georgia Wins: 8 (100%)

Germany Wins: 0 (0%)

Biggest Winning Margin: Georgia 74-0 Germany