We value your privacy

We and our partners store and/or access information on a device, such as cookies and process personal data, such as unique identifiers and standard information sent by a device for personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, and audience insights, as well as to develop and improve products.

With your permission we and our partners may use precise geolocation. You may click to consent to our and our partners’ processing as described above. Please note that some processing of your personal data may not require your consent, but you have a right to object to such processing.

More Options

Georgia captain Gorgodze retires from Tests

By
Thursday 4 May 2017

The 32-year-old flank, who plays club rugby for French Top 14 side Toulon, will not continue towards the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Gorgodze, nicknamed 'Gorgodzilla' by his former Montpellier teammates, made his George international debut in 2003 against Spain at the age of 18-years-old. However, he wasn't selected for Georgia's first appearance at the 2003 Rugby World Cup later that year. It's only in 2004 he became a regular fixture for the Georgia side.

Gorgodze won 71 caps for Georgia and had competed in three World Cups 2007, 2011 and 2015.

Gorgodze signed for Montpellier in 2005 but mainly started as a reserve on the side and didn't get much game time.

In November 2013, as his contract with Montpellier was expiring, he signed a three-year deal with Toulon

"We have the best fans in the world and I want to thank them for the love and support which they gave me during my career," Gorgodze said on Twitter.

Source: Agence France-Presse

Recommended

Trending

1
Towering lock on his way to the Sharks
2
Speedster to leave Sharks for Ulster
3
BlitzBoks coach sacked