Sharikadze's tackle numbers are the defining feature of his World Cup data, averaging seven per match and peaking at ten — he is consistently one of the busiest defenders in the midfield. His carrying is steady rather than explosive, with his best outings showing he can push past ten carries when the game demands it, though his metres-per-carry figures suggest a role built more around contact and continuity than line-breaking. Across nearly 390 minutes of World Cup rugby, he presents as a centre whose value is measured in defensive reliability and consistent work rate.
Merab Sharikadze is a professional rugby union centre registered with the Georgia, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with combining midfield defence with attacking distribution.
As a centre, Merab features for the Georgia across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
Follow Merab Sharikadze's match appearances, fixtures, results and the latest Georgia news on Octafield — South Africa's home of rugby.
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