Georgia vs Portugal: Rugby Europe Championship Match Preview and Stats

Preview

The highly anticipated Rugby Europe Championship match between Georgia and Portugal will take place on March 19, 2023. Both teams are vying for a spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, making this match a crucial one for their qualification hopes.

Georgia enters the match as the favorite. They are currently ranked 12th in the World Rugby Men's Rankings, while Portugal is ranked 21st. Georgia has also won the last three meetings between the two teams.

Portugal, however, has been in impressive form in recent months. They have won their last two matches in the Rugby Europe Championship, including a victory over Spain. Portugal will be looking to pull off an upset and boost their chances of reaching the World Cup.

Stats

Head-to-head record: Georgia has won 3 of the 4 previous meetings between the two teams.

Winning margins: Georgia's largest winning margin was 35 points, while Portugal's largest winning margin was 13 points.

Average points scored: Georgia averages 27 points per game, while Portugal averages 18 points per game.

Try-scoring record: Georgia has scored 11 tries in the last three meetings, while Portugal has scored 5 tries.

Yellow cards: Georgia has received 2 yellow cards in the last three meetings, while Portugal has received 1 yellow card.