Georgia were pushed hard by Germany and failed to get a bonus point in Richard Cockerill’s first game in charge last Sunday.
Reigning champions Georgia came through 28-17 and Cockerill said: “It was good to get the win, but there is plenty to improve on. Credit to Germany for the way they played.”
Germany led 10-7 until they suffered a yellow card just before half-time. Georgia took advantage of the extra man straight away with No.8 Ilia Spanderashvili going over for their second try.
That 14-10 lead became 28-10 by the hour mark following tries from skipper Merab Sharikadze on his 100th cap...