The Six Nations has been urged to consider expanding in order to give emerging European nations such as Georgia and Romania greater exposure to international rugby at the highest level.
Romania and Georgia held their own at the Rugby World Cup.
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It was a physical encounter at Sandy Park.
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Georgia captain Mamuka Gorgodze broke stubborn Namibia to inspire his side to a nervy second win of the World Cup in Exeter.
If New Zealand beat Tonga in Newcastle on Friday, Georgia will qualify automatically for the 2019 tournament in Japan by finishing third in Pool C after their 17-16 win at Sandy Park.
Richie McCaw.
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Julian Savea scored a clinical hat-trick.
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New Zealand moved into the World Cup quarter-finals by predictably beating Georgia in bonus-point fashion - but it was a performance laced with errors.
Argentina took a huge step towards reaching the World Cup quarter-finals by crushing Georgia 54-9 in Gloucester.
Georgia were on a high after beating Tonga in their opening Pool C game, and only five places separated themselves and Argentina on the International Rugby Board's world rankings.
Tomas Lavinini got the first try.
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Georgia were in great form against Tonga.
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The Georgia forwards in great form against Tonga at the weekend - check out their stats from the opening fixture.
Georgia go wild in Gloucester.
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Georgia coach Milton Haig hailed a "pretty historic occasion" for his players after they toppled World Cup opponents Tonga 17-10 at Kingsholm.
Glory for Georgia in Gloucester.
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Georgia claimed only the third win in their World Cup history as captain Mamuka Gorgodze inspired them to victory over Pool C rivals Tonga at Kingsholm.
