Ospreys sign Georgian captain Nemsadze

Ospreys Rugby have today completed the signing of Georgian skipper Giorgi Nemsadze on a short-term deal that runs until the end of the season.

First capped by the Lelos in 2005, 33-year old Nemsadze has 81 caps for Georgia, scoring 13 tries. He was involved in both the 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cups while last November he featured at the Principality Stadium as Georgia pushed Wales all the way, the hosts holding on at the death to win 13-6 in the first ever encounter between the two nations.

Dan Griffiths, Rugby General Manager, Ospreys Rugby, said:

“Giorgi will add to the depth and experience available to the coaches at a crucial time of the season. He is physical and aggressive, as you’d expect with a Georgian forward. His country’s success in recent years has been built around the pack and he has been a key part of that.

“He is captaining an international team that includes a number of players featuring at the top end of the sport and to be able to bring in someone with his quality and leadership attributes at this time of the season is a significant boost.”

The experienced Nemsadze can play in the second row and at flanker and his sizable presence will provide another option up front for the busy final weeks of the season as the Ospreys chase qualification for next season’s Champions Cup.