Georgia scores late try to deny Portugal a first Rugby World Cup in thrilling draw

Georgia denied Portugal a first-ever win at the Rugby World Cup by scoring a 78th-minute try to snatch an 18-18 draw.

Portugal’s Raffaele Storti celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Portugal’s Raffaele Storti runs with the ball before scoring a try during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

Portugal’s Pedro Bettencourt, right, challengers Georgia’s Davit Niniashvili during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Georgia’s Vladimer Chachanidze, top right, wins a line out against Portugal’s Nicolas Martins during the Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Georgia and Portugal at the Stadium de Toulouse in Toulouse, France, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023.

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