He wears a red helmet, runs at lightning speed and has an impressive try-per-match ratio. No, we are not talking about Louis Bielle-Biarrey, the French phenomenon, but about Akaki Tabutsadze, his Georgian alter ego.
RC Vannes will meet the Black Lion winger on Saturday, and it will be in their best interest not to give him an inch to gain speed otherwise they will only see their number 14 heading straight into the goal. aim.
“He has crazy speed, he is powerful and has good technique,” confides Vakhtang Maisuradze, the former second row of RCV (2016-2018). It is complete and plays without complexes. He is one of the best players in the Georgian team. »
41 tries in 44 selections
With the Lelos, Tabutsadze scored 41 tries in 44 caps. The 27-year-old winger scored in November tour test matches against Italy and Tonga. He also scored a double this summer against Australia, including a 100m try, nominated for the title of best international try of 2024, finally won by Breton Nolann Le Garrec.
“He’s a finishing winger. In the images we have seen, he is very strong in the scoring zone, analyzes Jean-Maurice Decubber. He is able to put this hook in the last five meters, to win his last duel. »
Last season, for Black Lion’s first participation in the Challenge Cup, Tabutsadze did not score a try. Vannes will do everything to ensure that he does not unblock his counter on Saturday.
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