Georgian national rugby team defeats Russia, wins Rugby Europe Championship
Georgia’s national rugby team has defeated Russia in the Rugby Europe Championship in the Georgian capital Tbilisi on Sunday.
Georgian ‘Lelos’ defeated Russia with 16 to 7.
FT at Meskhi Stadium with #TheLelos wining 16-7 against @russiarugby to complete @rugby_europe Champs 2020 season ?
?? Georgi 16:7 Russia ?? pic.twitter.com/afe92jGL2R
— Georgian Rugby (@GeorgianRugby) February 7, 2021
Russian Rugby Team congratulated the Lelos on their victory. “Thanks for the hospitality and we look forward to doing this again with your passionate fans back in attendance,” Russian Rugby tweeted.
The game was postponed twice during 2020 due to a pandemic.
Big congratulations to the standout @GeorgianRugby on the W, the #REC2020 title, and another Grand Slam. Thanks for the hospitality and we look forward to doing this again with your passionate fans back in attendance #GEOvRUS
— Russian Rugby (@russiarugby) February 7, 2021
