Canada men fall 59-14 to Georgia after solid start in World Rugby Nations Cup play

TBILISI - Canada's men rugby team suffered a devastating 59-14 defeat against Georgia during World Rugby Nations Cup action on Saturday. The match began strongly for Canada, with Dachi Papunashvili scoring a try for Georgia just three minutes into the game, giving the hosts a 5-0 lead. Canada managed to respond with a try of their own from Ben Lesage seven minutes later, followed by a conversion by Takoda McMullin, putting them ahead 7-5.

However, Georgia quickly capitalized, scoring another try at the 20-minute mark, making the score 13-10 in their favor. Canada's Izzak Kelly answered six minutes later, but the Georgians continued to dominate, scoring two more tries with a conversion each. By halftime, Georgia led 24-14. In the second half, Georgia outscored Canada 35-0, sending the Canadians home with a 59-14 loss.

This marks the second loss for 22nd-ranked Canada in the Nations Cup, following a 1-1-1 record in July. Canada's next matches are scheduled for Hong Kong on November 14 and Romania on November 20.