{"id":45259,"date":"2020-11-18T16:32:06","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T16:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=45259"},"modified":"2020-11-18T16:44:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T16:44:49","slug":"wales-and-georgia-strengthen-squads-ahead-of-autumn-nations-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2020\/11\/18\/wales-and-georgia-strengthen-squads-ahead-of-autumn-nations-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"Wales and Georgia strengthen squads ahead of Autumn Nations meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cardiff Blues flanker James Botham is one of the Welsh call-ups<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Venue: Parc-y-Scarlets, Llanelli<\/li><li>Date: Saturday 21 November<\/li><li>Kick-off: 5.15pm GMT<\/li><li>Coverage: S4C and Amazon Prime Video<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tbilisi<\/em> \u2013 Georgia\u2019s capital \u2013 translates as \u201cwarm location\u201d, but an empty Parc-y-Scarlets may feel anything but that for the visiting Georgians who face a highly criticised Welsh side, smarting from six consecutive losses and desperate to deliver a win for under-siege coach Wayne Pivac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncapped flanker James Botham and Scarlets wing Johnny McNicholl have joined Wales\u2019 Autumn Nations squad this week, while Georgia see experienced lock Kote Mikautadze return from injury. The additions will bolster both sides ahead of their meeting on Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wales \u2018need to deliver\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>McNicholl arrives in the squad following a Man of the Match performance against Connacht on Saturday, setting up three tries for the Scarlets. McNicholl was not expected to be fit for the Autumn Nations Cup after suffering an ankle injury in September but has played in Scarlet\u2019s last three matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grandson of famed cricketer Lord Ian Botham, James Botham\u2019s call-up comes amidst injuries to back-rowers Ross Moriarty and Josh Navidi. Wales forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys said: \u201cAthletically he (Botham) has the ability to compete in test rugby. With the injuries we have, we thought we\u2019d bring him in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-770x494.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-293x188.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1400x898.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-770x494.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-293x188.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184-1400x898.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1184.jpg 1913w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys talks to his players (Credit: Welsh Rugby Union)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Injury concerns also surround centre Jonathan Davies, who hurt his knee in Wales 32-9 defeat against Ireland last Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the front row, consecutive penalties at the scrum saw loosehead prop Rhys Carr\u00e9 replaced by Wyn Jones before half-time against Ireland. As the more experienced scrummager, Pivac will be considering whether to start Wyn Jones against the formidable Georgian pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales\u2019 set piece struggled against Ireland, winning only one of their five scrums and losing four of their own lineouts. Wales finished the game having had only 39% possession and 34% territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAgainst Ireland, it (the set-piece) stopped us getting field possession and momentum. It\u2019s about consistency &#8211; especially with the lineout. When we get into positions when we can attack, we need to deliver,\u201d Humphreys said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Georgia must \u2018learn to grab the moment\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mikautadze returns to the Georgian squad after eight-months out with a heel injury. The lock starred for Georgia in the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis tournament is crucial for the development of Georgian rugby. Practically, this is the second Rugby World Cup we are playing in two years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1187-293x195.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Kote Mikautadze in action against Wales at the 2019 Rugby World Cup (Credit: Rugby Georgia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Wales, Georgia are yet to score a try in the Autumn Nations and struggled to make an impact against a solid England team who beat them 40-0. Georgia failed to kick to touch from penalties three times in the match and twice from their own 22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Levan Maisashvili said: \u201cUnfortunately, we are still weak in the set-piece and static phases. We have to learn to use those chances to score, as we won\u2019t have many against strong oppositions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-45263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-770x433.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/11\/IMG_1190-293x165.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Georgia Head Coach Levan Maisashvili (Credit: Rugby Georgia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wales have beaten Georgia in all their last meetings, most recently 43-14 in the 2019 World Cup. However, Wales enter Saturday&#8217;s game on the back of their longest losing streak in eight years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maisahvili said: \u201cI expect Wales to be more diverse in their attacks than they usually are. Although the Welsh team is practically the same as at the last Rugby World Cup, and though they don\u2019t look as good as they used to, we should not let ourselves be misguided by their latest results\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Wales v Georgia kicks off at 5.15pm GMT on Saturday 21 November. You can be watch the game on S4C or streamed it on Amazon Prime Video.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardiff Blues flanker James Botham is one of the Welsh call-ups Venue: Parc-y-Scarlets, Llanelli Date: Saturday 21 November Kick-off: 5.15pm GMT Coverage: S4C and Amazon Prime Video Tbilisi \u2013 Georgia\u2019s capital \u2013 translates as \u201cwarm location\u201d, but an empty Parc-y-Scarlets may feel anything but that for the visiting Georgians who face a highly criticised Welsh side, smarting from six consecutive losses and desperate to deliver a win for under-siege coach Wayne Pivac. 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