Australia vs Georgia Preview & Prediction | 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool Stage
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THE FACTS
When is Australia vs Georgia on and what time does it start? Australia vs Georgia will take place on Saturday 9th September, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)
Where is Australia vs Georgia taking place? Australia vs Georgia will take place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France
Where can I get tickets for Australia vs Georgia? Click here for the latest ticket information for Australia vs Georgia
What channel is Australia vs Georgia on in the UK? Australia vs Georgia will be televised live on ITV
Where can I stream Australia vs Georgia in the UK? Australia vs Georgia can be streamed live on ITVX
THE SQUADS
AUSTRALIA
Starting 15: Ben Donaldson, Mark Nawaqanitawase, Jordan Petaia, Samu Kerevi, Marika Koroibete, Carter Gordon, Tate McDermott; Rob Valetini, Fraser McReight, Tom Hooper, Will Skelton, Richie Arnold, Taniela Tupou, Dave Porecki, Angus Bell
Replacements: Matt Faessler, Blake Schoupp, Zane Nonggorr, Rob Leota, Langi Gleeson, Nic White, Lalakai Foketi, Suliasi Vunivalu
GEORGIA
Georgia: Davit Niniashvili, Akaki Tabutsadze, Demur Tapladze, Merab Sharikadze (captain), Mirian Modebadze, Luka Matkava, Vaso Lobzhanidze, Beka Gorgadze, Luka Ivanishvili, Tornike Jalaghonia, Kote Mikautadze, Nodar Cheishvili, Guram Papidze, Shalva Mamukashvili, Nika Abuladze
Replacements: Tengizi Zamtaradze, Guram Gogichashvili, Beka Gigashvili, Lasha Jaiani, Giorgi Tsutskiridze, Gela Aprasidze, Tedo Abzhandadze, Giorgi Kveseladze
THE LOWDOWN
AUSTRALIA
Australia have endured a torrid preparation for this tournament under new coach Eddie Jones and have it all to do to turnaround their recent form. The Wallabies have lost five games in succession while they have won just one of their last nine and the pressure is well and truly on in what could be a potentially tricky group to navigate.
GEORGIA
Georgia are ranked at #11 in the world and will have their sights set on advancing to the knockout stage of the tournament but they are in a competitive pool and will find it tough going. They have only ever won two of their games in any particular tournament with that feat occurring in 2015 and they will need to better that to finish in the top two.
THE PREDICTION
Australia have been poor under Eddie Jones with his return to the hot seat not going as planned. They will need to be on their guard here against a Georgie side that will hold no fear but in truth, they should be too good. The Georgians do not look capable of defeating any of the elite teams and that is likely to be evident here with the Wallabies able to claim a confidence-boosting victory.
BETTING TIP: Australia -21
