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)