Across four Rugby World Cup appearances, Matiashvili is one of Georgia's most consistently used ball-carriers at the back, averaging close to nine carries and over 44 metres per match. His best outings show he can push well beyond those averages, demonstrating an ability to take on a heavier workload when the game demands it. His defensive contribution is modest, but his primary value clearly lies in giving Georgia go-forward from deep.
Soso Matiashvili is a professional rugby union full back registered with the Georgia, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with bringing physicality and skill to the matchday squad.
As a full back, Soso 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.
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