Across four Challenge Cup appearances, Aptsiauri shows consistent involvement as a carrying threat on the wing, averaging around 15 metres per match and demonstrating the ability to step up significantly when called upon — his best outing yielded 49 metres from six carries. He is equally committed without the ball, chipping in with tackles every match and peaking at five in a single game, suggesting he does not shy away from defensive responsibility on the edge.
Shalva Shako Aptsiauri is a professional rugby union wing registered with the Black Lion, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with providing finishing pace on the flank.
As a wing, Shalva features for the Black Lion 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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