2014 European Nations Cup Division 1: Round Five. 15/03/14

[LittleGuy]

The final round of the 2014 ENC and of the RWCQ's for the Europe 1 and 2 spots takes place this week, all eyes wil be on the Georgia vs. Romania contest as the winner will take the Europe 1 spot and loser Europe 2, Romania also have the advantage of being able to take the #1 spot on a draw. At the bottom I belive Belgium will be relegated though I can't confirm right now if there isn't some bizarre situation that could see Spain/Portugal not mathematically safe at the moment.

1. Romania 38 points
2. Georgia 37 points
3. Russia 23 points
4. Portugal 11 points (ahead on tiebreaker)
5. Spain 11 points
6. Belgium 6 points

 

[djwizard84]

The KO for Georgia Vs Romania is at 17:00 local time right?

 

[djwizard84]

well, this is going to be a good saturday!!! irb.com will stream live the game. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/qualif...tml#decisive+european+qualifier+streamed+live

 

[Toko_11]

The KO for Georgia Vs Romania is at 17:00 local time right?

Yup, I feel that pregame Anxiety already

 

[dragos03]

The Romanian squad for the ENC final in Tbilisi:


1. Mihaita Lazar (Castres)
2. Andrei Radoi (Ealing Trailfinders)
3. Paulica Ion (Perpignan)
4. Marius Sirbe (Tarbes)
5. Valentin Popirlan (RCM Timisoara)
6. Viorel Lucaci (Steaua)
7. Mihai Macovei (St Nazaire) (captain)
8. Stelian Burcea (RCM Timisoara)
9. Valentin Calafeteanu (RCM Timisoara)
10. Florin Vlaicu (Farul Constanta)
11. Ionut Dumitru (Steaua)
12. Robert Dascalu (Steaua)
13. Csaba Gal (Baia Mare)
14. Madalin Lemnaru (RCM Timisoara)
15. Catalin Fercu (RCM Timisoara)

Reserves: 16. Eugen Capatana (RCM Timisoara), 17. Andrei Ursache (Carcassonne), 18. Horatiu Pungea (Scarlets), 19. Cristian Munteanu (USRP), 20. Vlad Nistor (Castres), 21. Dorin Manole (Orthez), 22. Florin Surugiu (CSM Bucuresti), 23. Cristian Dinis (Baia Mare).

The match will be broadcasted live by TVR1 and online at www.rugbytv.ro but there will be plenty of other streaming options as well (the Georgian broadcaster is streaming it, as well as the IRB website).

Many important politicians will be in the stands for this match, among them the Georgian and Romanian Prime Ministers, several ministers from both countries, FIRA-AER President Octavian Morariu, etc.

 

[djwizard84]

I know man! even me as a neutral fan.

 

[mihneadds]

Lol...there must be a mistake with florin Surugiu on the bench. It seems România will kick a lot the ball with Calafeteanu and Vlaicu as no 9 and 10. I am really interested to see how this will work

 

[LittleGuy]

Georgian lineup:


Starters:

15 Merab Kvirikashvili; 14 Irakli Machkhaneli (c), 13 Davit Kacharava, 12 Merab Sharikadze, 11 Tamaz Mchedlidze; 10 Lasha Khmaladze, 9 Giorgi Begadze; 1 Mikheil Nariashvili, 2 Jaba Bregvadze, 3 Davit Zirakashvili; 4 Kote Mikautadze, 5 Levan Datunashvili; 6 Vito Kolelishvili, 7 Mamuka Gorgodze, 8 Dimitri Basilaia.

Replacements:

16 Shalva Mamukashvili, 17 Anton Peikrishvili, 18 Levan Chilachava; 19 Giorgi Nemsadze, 20 Giorgi Chkhaidze; 21 Vazha Khutsishvili, 22 Tedo Zibzibadze, 23 Lasha Malaguradze.

 

[Croket66]

Georgian lineup:


Starters:

15 Merab Kvirikashvili (CS Vienne - Federale1);
14 Irakli Machkhaneli (c, Armazi Tbilisi - Georgia),
13 Davit Kacharava (Enisey-STM, Russia),
12 Merab Sharikadze (US Bourg-en-Bresse - ProD2),
11 Tamaz Mchedlidze(US Bourg-en-Bresse - ProD2);
10 Lasha Khmaladze (Lelo Tbilisi - Georgia),
9 Giorgi Begadze (Kochebi Bolnisi - Georgia);

1 Mikheil Nariashvili (Montpellier HR - Top14),
2 Jaba Bregvadze (Stade Toulousain - Top14),
3 Davit Zirakashvili (ASM Clermont - Top14);
4 Kote Mikautadze (RC Toulon - Top14),
5 Levan Datunashvili (Stade Aurillacois - ProD2);
6 Vito Kolelishvili (Lyon OU - ProD2),
7 Mamuka Gorgodze (Montpellier HR - Top14),
8 Dimitri Basilaia (Edinburgh Rugby - RaboDirect Pro12).

Replacements:

16 Shalva Mamukashvili (Army Tbilisi - Georgia),
17 Anton Peikrishvili (Castres Olympique - Top14),
18 Levan Chilachava (RC Toulon - Top14);
19 Giorgi Nemsadze (Tarbes PR - ProD2),
20 Giorgi Chkhaidze (Tarbes PR - ProD2);
21 Vazha Khutsishvili (Kharebi Rustavi - Georgia),
22 Tedo Zibzibadze (CA Périgueux - Federale1),
23 Lasha Malaguradze (Stade Bagnérais - Federale1).

I added clubs

 

[Croket66]

mi 7 : Georgia 3-3 Romania
live : http://1tv.ge/live?lang=en

 

[Croket66]

min 15 : Georgia 3 - 6 Romania

27k seat Mikheil Meskhi stadium looks pretty full

 

[Croket66]

Try Georgia
scored by Zirakashvili

min 26 : Georgia 13 - 9 Romania

 

[Pockets]

Good game so far, but Georgia really should have scored that penalty.
Also my stream is rubbish

 

[Croket66]

Good game so far, but Georgia really should have scored that penalty.
Also my stream is rubbish

try this one : http://www.rugbytv.ro/2014/03/15/georgia-romania-15-03-2014-enc1a.html

 

[Croket66]

half time : Georgia 16 - 9 Romania

 

[Pockets]

Thanks, that seems to be working better than the 1tv.ge one I was watching.

 

[Croket66]

min 51 : Georgia 19 - 9 Romania

 

[Pockets]

22-9, now. Romania have had so many yellow cards.

 

[Croket66]

min 65 : Georgia 22 - 9 Romania

 

[LittleGuy]

Romania will need a quick score I feel, but down a man it looks pretty much a Herculean task. Can't wait for Romania vs. Canada in 2015 by the looks of things. Either way both ENC qualifiers have pools with winnable contests though Europe #1 is in a slightly better position. I'm not a huge fan of this Georgian kit.