Across 30 matches, Aptsiauri's tackle numbers stand out as his defining contribution — averaging nearly seven per game and peaking at 20 in a single outing, which is exceptional output for a prop. His carrying is functional rather than dominant, providing steady go-forward ball in short bursts, while his two tries show he can find the line when opportunities arise. The consistency of his minutes across Challenge Cup, Rugby World Cup, and Top 14 points to a player trusted to hold his shape across varied levels of competition.
Irakli Aptsiauri is a professional rugby union prop registered with the Lyon Olympique Universitaire, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with anchoring the scrum in the front row.
As a prop, Irakli features for the Lyon Olympique Universitaire across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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