TGA v GEO

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Tuesday 08 September, 2015

  • VERDICT: Mamuka Gordgodze reveals his feelings about Georgia's victory over Tonga

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Lasha Malaguradze of Georgia attacks the Tonga defence during the Group C: Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Jones/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Vili Ma'afu of Tonga is held by Viktor Kolelishvili and Karlen Asieshvili of Georgia during the Group C: Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Jones/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: The Georgian team watch as the Tonga team perform the haka ahead of kick off during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Rugby fans are seen as the teams sing the national anthems before kick off during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

  • Merab Kvirikashvili (GEO), Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Merab Kvirikashvili of Georgia kicks a penalty during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Lewis - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Georgia captain Mamuka Gorgodze is tackled by the Tonga defence during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Siale Piutau of Tonga is tackled by Davit Kacharava (L) and Giorgi Tkhilaishvili (R) of Georgia during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Tonga and Georgia teams line up for the anthems before the Group C: Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Jones/Getty Images)

  • Tonga v Georgia - Group C: Rugby World Cup 2015

    GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Georgia celebrate their victory over Tonga during the Group C: Rugby World Cup match between Tonga and Georgia at Kingsholm Stadium Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Jones/Getty Images)

  • CELEBRATING AND SUFFERING: Georgia players party after their victory over Tonga, whose players are left deflated and dejected

  • I'M HAVING A BAWL: Viktor Kolelishvili cannot contain his joy as he celebrates with his Georgia teammates after their victory over Tonga

  • HE'S A HERO: Mamuka Gorgodze acknowledges the acclaim from supporters after captaining Georgia to victory over Tonga in Gloucester

  • ALL IN VAIN: Fetu'u Vainikolo evades a tackle from Lasha Malaguradze to dive over the line for Tonga's try, but it is too late to avoid defeat by Georgia

  • Vasil Lobzhanidze, Georgia v Tonga

    HIGH JUMPER: Georgia scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze rises above Tonga wing Telusa Veainu to grab possession of the ball

  • Vasil Lobzhanidze

    GRIPPING YARNS: Georgia's scrum-half Vasil Lobzhanidze is supported by teammates as he is tackled by a Tonga opponent

  • BODY LANGUAGE: It's understood in any language throughout the rugby-playing world - players piling in to celebrate a try, this time by Georgia's Giorgi Tkhilaishvili against Tonga

  • HEY THERE GIORGI BOY: Georgia's Giorgi Tkhilaishvili holds off a desperate challenge from Sione Piukala to score his side's second try

  • GIVE ME FIVE: Georgia's number 8 and captain Mamuka Gorgodze is congratulated by flanker Giorgi Tkhilaishvili after scoring his try

  • MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA: Tonga's wing Fetu'u Vainikolo leads his teammates in a surge to the Georgia line but his effort turns out to be in vain

  • PICTURE PERFECT: Fans are given a close-up view on a giant TV screen of Georgia's success at a lineout

  • CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Tonga's Nili Latu closes in to tackle Mamuka Gorgodze and prevent the Georgia captain from gaining ground

  • PILLAR OF STRENGTH: Mamuka Gorgodze crashes into the post under pressure from Tonga players but still manages to get the ball over the line for a try

  • HERO WORSHIP: Georgia players surround their captain Mamuka Gorgodze to hail him for scoring the team's first try

  • CAPTAIN MARVEL: Georgia captain Mamuka Gorgodze dives at the post to score his side's first try against Tonga

  • GOING NOWHERE FAST: Telusa Veainu's race towards the line is brought to an abrupt halt by a timely tackle by Lasha Malaguradze

  • STRONG ARM TACTICS: Georgia' Giorgi Nemsadze manages to achieve a powerful grip on Fetu'u Vainikolo to bring down the Tongan flyer

  • TUMBLING TONGAN: Viliami Helu's surge forward is ended as he is sent crashing to the turf by a desperate tackle by the Georgian team

  • CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: Tonga's Fetu'u Vainikolo shows a devastating turn of speed to evade the clutches of Georgia's Viktor Kolelishvili

  • GRAB IT AND RUN: Tonga centre Siale Piutau clutches the ball firmly to his chest as he races past Georgia lock Giorgi Nemsadze and heads towards the try line

  • FEELING FIST CLASS: A Georgia fan flashes a victory salute as he and fellow supporters savour the atmosphere in the build-up to the clash with Tonga.

  • MUSIC TO THEIR EARS: Fans are serenaded by a street band as they make their way to the stadium in Gloucester for the game between Tonga and Georgia

  • PUTTING THEIR SHIRTS ON TONGA: These two Tonga supporters evidently did not go to a tailor of Gloucester for their outfits to wear at the game against Georgia

  • CROSS PURPOSES: Georgia supporters sport their country's flag on their faces as they arrive for the Pool C match with Tonga at Kingsholm Stadium Stadium in Gloucester