POOL B

By SAM JACKSON

Georgia ............28
Italy .................. 17
GEORGIA claimed their first win of the tournament by edging a disappointing Italy.
The Italians took the lead after strong work around the fringes opened space in the wide channels, which they exploited using some interplay in the backs as centre Nicola Bozzo’s delayed pass sent Mirko Belloni through a hole.
Georgia looked to respond straight away, and the Azzurrini were soon down to 14, with lock Samuele Mirenzi sent to the bin for a tip tackle on hooker Mikheil Khakhubia.
The Junior Lelos took advantage of...

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