Gagi Bazadze (born September 12, 1992) is a Georgian rugby player. His position is prop and he currently plays for Montpellier in the Top 14.
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| Date of birth | 12 September 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Kutaisi, Georgia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 131 kg (289 lb; 20 st 9 lb) [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bazadze played in the U.S. for the New York amateur club Old Blue R.F.C.[2] The next year, he began his career in France when he signed with Montpellier Hérault Rugby as an espoir player. He went on to play for RC Massy in the 2014-15 season and was set to play with Lille Métropole until they were denied a place in Pro D2 that season.[3] He would sign with La Rochelle[1] instead, where he would make his Top 14 debut against Montpellier.
International
editBazadze was called into the United States U-20 assembly in 2011.[2] Bazadze has yet to play senior international rugby, but is eligible to play for both Georgia and the United States.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "BAZADZE | Atlantique Stade Rochelais - Site officiel". Staderochelais.com. 1992-09-12. Retrieved 2016-06-03.
- ^ a b "Men's U20s Assemble in Chula Vista". USA Rugby. 2011-02-19. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ "Meet Gagi Bazadze". Worldsport.ge. 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2016-07-21.
- ^ "Afternoon Notes: Italy Name Starters, Bazadze On The Move". This Is American Rugby. 2016-06-16. Retrieved 2016-07-21.