Georgia edge out Canada

Canada suffered a 19-15 defeat to Georgia in Tbilisi in a match where both sides saw red before half-time.

The incident which turned an otherwise entertaining contest into somewhat of a sluggish affair happened four minutes from half-time when Georgian flanker Viktor Kolelishvili landed a dangerous tackle on Canada fly-half Liam Underwood which resulted in a multi-player punch-up.

Kolelishvili and Canada captain Tyler Ardron subsequently played no further part in the match.

Georgian full-back Merab Kvirikashvili kicked 14 points with winger Tedore Zibzibadze the only man to score a try.

Canada's points came from penalties by Underwood and Harry Jones.

Jones was forced to take over the kicking duties after Underwood had retired hurt and through his boot Canada enjoyed a 12-9 lead at half-time.

Then came Zibzibadze's moment of brilliance was followed-up by a well executed conversion from out wide which handed the lead back to Georgia in the 51st minute.

Kvirikashvili converted another penalty at the 61-minute mark in what turned out to be the final score of the contest.

Canada take on Romania in Bucharest next week.

Man of the match:Merab Kvirikashvili's kicking proved to be vital in this slugfest.

Moment of the match:  It has to be Tendore Zizibadze's try.

Villains of the match:  All the players who were involved in the punch-up.  With special mention to Tyler Ardron and Victor Kolelishvili who saw red for their actions.

The scorers:

For Geordia:
Try:  Tendore Zizibadze
Con:  Merab Kvirikashvili
Pens:  Kvirikashvili 4
Red card:  Kolelishvili

For Canada:
Pens:  Underwood 3, Jones 2
Red card:  Ardron