Can Vito Kolelishvili fulfil his potential on return to Clermont?

Can Georgian flanker Vito Kolelishvili finally shrug off his discipline problems and fulfil his potential? After a successful season and punch up free season at Lyon, has he turned the corner?

Davit Zirakashvili praised for performance against Leicester

Georgian prop Davit Zirakashvili was back on form for Clermont Auvergne in their Heineken Cup quarter final against Leicester this weekend.

The Georgian backline hope Merab Sharikadze

Despite producing stocks of props playing in the Top 14 and the iconic loose forward Mamuka Gorgodze, behind the pack Georgia do not have the best of reputations. But young centre Merab Sharikadze could be the Georgian to lead the way in altering that reputation.

Cătălin Fercu the hidden gem of world rugby

Cătălin Fercu has been tearing through opposition defences for Romania ever since he was a teenager, he became his country’s leading try scorer aged 26 and is one of the most talented backs the Oaks have ever had. But unfortunately he may never get the recognition his talent deserves.

Male Sa’u joining the Melbourne Rebels

Centre Male Sa’u is the latest Japanese international to earn a contract in Super Rugby. He joins hooker Shota Horie at the Australian side the Melbourne Rebels.

Should Georgia drop their record point scorer Merab Kvirikashvili?

Over his 11 year international career Merab Kvirikashvili has broken Georgian point scoring records and won popularity with fans, however he also remains an enigma and frustratingly gaffe prone. Should Milton Haig keep picking him?

Japanese pass master Harumichi Tatekawa

One of the most gifted and impressive players to have emerged in international rugby since the World Cup has been 24 year old Japanese midfielder Harumichi Tatekawa. A player the purists would appreciate for his fine passing skill and who recently signed a Super Rugby contract to play in Australia with the Brumbies.