Rugby-Late penalty gives Georgian stunning victory over Wales


  • Rugby
  • Saturday, 19 Nov 2022

Rugby Union - International - Wales v Georgia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 19, 2022 Wales' Alex Cuthbert in action REUTERS/Rebecca Naden

CARDIFF (Reuters) -Replacement flyhalf Luka Matkava, a 21-year-old playing his second international, became an instant national hero when he landed a 77th-minute penalty to earn Georgia a 13-12 victory over Wales on Saturday in the greatest moment of their rugby history.

Having beaten Italy earlier in the year for their first win over a Tier One country, it was a stunning result for Georgia, who will face Wales again in the World Cup next year.

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