New Zealand have dropped to the fourth position in the World Rugby Rankings following their defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.
After beating Italy and a Tier One nation for the first time, The Lelos have produced their biggest statement yet as they look to bang down the door of the Six Nations.
Damian Penaud and Peato Mauvaka scored double as France went on to beat Georgia 41-15 in their Autumn International fixture at Stade de France in Paris on Sunday.
South Africa have cancelled their training on Sunday after three players were tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the series against the British and Irish Lions.
It may have been a frustrating Autumn Test series for Vern Cotter’s side, but in just 80 minutes of rugby, the Pacific Islanders highlighted why they must be taken more seriously.
Nemani Nadolo scored a hat-trick as Fiji came up with a six-try performance to beat Georgia 24-38 and seal a seventh place finish in the Autumn Nations Cup.
From the Wednesday nights at Topsham Sports Ground to facing Tier One nations, Georgia’s Lasha Jaiani chats to Talking Rugby Union about his journey to the international stage and the progress of the Lelos.