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Georgia Rugby President Soso Tkemaladze has hailed a glimpse into the future of the sport after watching the country's Under-20 side secure a historic first victory against England in Tbilisi.
The hosts had been narrowly beaten 41-36 by England on Saturday in the first of two-match series, the result of an emerging link between the national federations.
Head coach Lado Kilasonia's side produced a determined display in the second match on Thursday, having been forced to fight back from deficits to secure a famous win.
The hosts had trailed 14-0 within the opening five minutes, but responded impressively through tries from Davit Khuroshvili and Petre Khutsishvili to level the score.
An eventual first half saw England regain the lead, before Tornike Tohamiashvili's try on the stroke of half-time reduced the deficit to 24-21.
Georgia celebrated a landmark first victory over England in any age group level on Thursday
Georgia's Under-20 side secured a thrilling 40-38 victory over England in the capital Tbilisi
The hosts were forced to bounce back from deficits against England to secure a famous win
Giorgi Ohumburidze went over in the second half to put Georgia ahead for the first time, with Luka Dvali scoring a brace to secure an historic 40-38 triumph after England's Joe Jenkins had been sin binned.
The result provoked emotional scenes in Tbilisi with a crowd of 1,813 celebrating with the players on the pitch after the Lelos' first ever victory over England at any age group.
'We've witnessed an absolutely thrilling match in Georgia today,' Tkemaladze told Mail Sport following the victory.
'It was fiercely contested between two teams displaying exceptional skill, determination, and raw talent and offering a glimpse into the future of the game.
'This historic 'David and Goliath' moment gives us every reason to believe that Georgia has a right
