Georgia (12) 25 / Romania (6) 9 (Final Score)
Georgia and Romania did battle in Palmerston North at 08:30 SA Time (19:30 NZ Time).
This was the live match discussion Article.
The match was broadcast LIVE on SuperSport 1, SHD & CSN on TV in SA.
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In the sloppiest, most error-ridden game of the tournament, thus far, the Georgians managed to grind out the win.
Scorers:
Georgia:
- Penalties – Merab Kvirikashvili (5), Malkhaz Urjukashvili (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – Mamuka Gorgodze (1)
- Conversions – Merab Kvirikashvili (1)
Romania:
- Penalties – Marin Danut Dumbrava (2), Florin Vlaicu (1)
- Drop Goals – 0
- Tries – 0
- Conversions – 0
Teams:
Georgia: 15 Revaz Gigauri, 14 Revaz Gigauri, 13 David Kacharava, 12 Tedo Zibzibadze, 11 Alexander Todua, 10 Merab Kvirikashvili, 9 Irakli Abuseridze (captain), 8 Dimitri Basilaia, 7 Mamuka Gorgodze, 6 Giorgi Chkhaidze, 5 Vakhtang Maisuradze, 4 Ilia Zedginidze, 3 David Zirakashvili, 2 Jaba Bregvadze, 1 David Kinchagishvili.
Replacements: 16 Goderzi Shvelidze, 17 Vasil Kakovin, 18 Levan Datunashvili, 19 Givi Berishvili, 20 Bidzina Samkharadze, 21 Irakli Chkhikvadze, 22 Malkhaz Urjukashvili.
Romania: 15 Iulian Dumitras, 14 Stefan Ciuntu, 13 Csaba Gal, 12 Tiberius Dimofte, 11 Madalin Lemnaru, 10 Danut Dumbrava, 9 Florin Surugiu, 8 Daniel Carpo, 7 Ovidiu Tonita, 6 Mihai Macovei, 5 Cristian Petre, 4 Valentin Ursache, 3 Paulica Ion, 2 Marius Tincu (captain), 1 Mihaita Lazar.
Replacements: 16 Bogdan Suman, 17 Silviu Florea, 18 Valentin Poparlan, 19 Daniel Ianus, 20 Valentin Calafeteanu, 21 Constantin Gheara, 22 Florin Vlaicu.
Date: Wednesday 28 September 2011
Kick-off: 08:30 SA Time (19:30 NZ Time)
Venue: Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North
Expected weather conditions: Cloudy with a high of 14°C, dropping to 4°C.
Referee: Dave Pearson (England)
Assistant referees: Romain Poite (France), Vinny Munro (New Zealand)
TMO: Giulio De Santis (Italy)
September 28th, 2011 at 09:08 SAST
Lots of dropped catches both sides from kicks onto them…. lots
September 28th, 2011 at 09:12 SAST
Lemoenetyd
September 28th, 2011 at 09:14 SAST
There will have to be some harsh words in both change rooms, to cut out the basic errors!
September 28th, 2011 at 09:16 SAST
11 of us picked Romania
3 did not pick
23 picked Georgia
Community predictions
Picks for Georgia 70757 (67.93%)
Picks for Romania 32185 (30.9%)
Picks for draw 1222 (1.17%)
September 28th, 2011 at 09:21 SAST
Kieran Read was nursing another rolled ankle today but the All Blacks are still confident he will play their final pool match against Canada on Sunday.
Read, who has not played at the World Cup since injuring his ankle against the Wallabies in Brisbane last month, was limping at the end of training at Rugby League Park.
However, All Blacks scrum coach Mike Cron allayed fears the injury was serious and with four days left until the test at Wellington Regional Stadium was upbeat about the influential No 8′s chances of still being named in the side when it is released on Friday.
September 28th, 2011 at 09:26 SAST
A battered and bruised Samoa will field the oldest line-up of any team at Rugby World Cup 2011 when they face defending champions South Africa in their must-win match on Friday.
Coach Titimaea Tafau, who made few changes in his three previous games, made just two when he named his XV on Wednesday for the Pool D clash at North Harbour Stadium.
September 28th, 2011 at 09:26 SAST
In and out, hello all.
September 28th, 2011 at 09:26 SAST
2nd Half on!
September 28th, 2011 at 09:27 SAST
57 @ Loosehead:
Hello Loskoppie.
How’s the finger?
September 28th, 2011 at 09:27 SAST
@ superBul:
With an average of 30 years and 51 days, Samoa are fielding their oldest starting line-up ever in a RWC match.
It is also the oldest starting line-up by any team in a World Cup match since England’s in the RWC 2007 final (30 years 299 days).
September 28th, 2011 at 09:29 SAST
Samoa:
1. Sakaria Taulafo
2. Mahonri Schwalger (c)
3. Census Johnston
4. Daniel Leo
5. Kane Thompson
6. Taiasina Tuifua
7. Maurie Faasavalu
8. George Stowers
9. Kahn Fotuali’i
10. Tusi Pisi
11. Alesana Tuilagi
12. Eliota Fuimaono Sapolu
13. Seilala Mapusua
14. David Lemi
15. Paul Williams
Replacements:
16. Ole Avei
17. Anthony Perenise
18. Logovi’i Mulipola
19. Ofisa Treviranus
20. Filipo Lavea Levi
21. Junior Poluleuligaga
22. George Pisi
September 28th, 2011 at 09:30 SAST
Am i harsh but this game looks like it is played in slow mowtion.
September 28th, 2011 at 09:31 SAST
61 @ superBul:
Wil jy nie maar ‘n Artikel daarvan maak nie….
September 28th, 2011 at 09:32 SAST
Penalty Georgia, and Mr Vili goes for posts
September 28th, 2011 at 09:32 SAST
Missed
September 28th, 2011 at 09:33 SAST
Penalty Romania… is it kickable…. maybe a bit far
September 28th, 2011 at 09:33 SAST
No game tomorrow , so the next one is the SA vs Samoa game.
September 28th, 2011 at 09:34 SAST
Going for posts…
September 28th, 2011 at 09:34 SAST
Missed to the left
September 28th, 2011 at 09:38 SAST
Sorry i MUST leave NOW , got a appointment in the Klaserir PNR, will catch up a bit later and do some work here.
GBS did you notice the Poll i put up at the bottom right?
September 28th, 2011 at 09:38 SAST
… and the error-fest continues…
September 28th, 2011 at 09:41 SAST
70 @ superBul:
No, only saw it now, after you mentioned it…
I see it’s on the Home Page only
September 28th, 2011 at 09:42 SAST
Looks like Georgia might get a try, if they can keep the errors out
September 28th, 2011 at 09:42 SAST
Try Gorgodze, for Georgia
September 28th, 2011 at 09:43 SAST
Georgia 19 / 6
September 28th, 2011 at 09:45 SAST
Looks like my Bru will be kakking for this one…
September 28th, 2011 at 09:48 SAST
Penalty Georgia… posts it is again
Missed right
September 28th, 2011 at 09:51 SAST
Fark, Romania needs a handling coach badly!
September 28th, 2011 at 09:53 SAST
Romania just not able to build the phases… good opportunity goes to waste again
September 28th, 2011 at 09:55 SAST
Ripped away again by Georgia…
September 28th, 2011 at 09:56 SAST
12 minutes to go
September 28th, 2011 at 09:58 SAST
Penalty Georgia
Must surely be the worst match in the tournament
September 28th, 2011 at 09:59 SAST
You need a medal for watching this kak, Bigblu
September 28th, 2011 at 09:59 SAST
Georgia 22 / 6
September 28th, 2011 at 10:00 SAST
I slipped away before halftime. Just checked back in to see if you are still manfully soldiering on. And guess what, here you are!
September 28th, 2011 at 10:00 SAST
Romania penalty and they go for goal!
WTF?
Georgia 22 / 9
September 28th, 2011 at 10:02 SAST
85 @ The_Young_Turk:
Fark, I have to finish what I start…. hehehe
September 28th, 2011 at 10:05 SAST
Penalty Georgia…. same old, same old
September 28th, 2011 at 10:05 SAST
Georgia 25 / 9
September 28th, 2011 at 10:09 SAST
Less than a minute left
September 28th, 2011 at 10:10 SAST
Final Score: Georgia 25 / 9 Romania
September 28th, 2011 at 10:13 SAST
Genade… dis verby
September 28th, 2011 at 10:14 SAST
Interesting to hear that Rugby is Georgia’s National Sport…
September 28th, 2011 at 10:15 SAST
Another team finished with their Pool games… Romania exit and go home
September 28th, 2011 at 10:22 SAST
Thank goodness that’s all over and you can leave your post now, Gbs.
September 28th, 2011 at 13:46 SAST
September 28th, 2011 at 14:08 SAST
96 @ superBul:
Flok!