George 9, May 5 | England vs Georgia player ratings: Autumn Nations Cup 2020

Rugby News

by Steven Smith

Saturday, 14 November 2020 at 16:49

bySteven Smith

Add as a preferred source on Google

England got their Autumn Nations Cup campaign off to a flying start with a dominant 40-0 bonus-point triumph against Georgia at Twickenham.

Scroll down for England vs Georgia player ratings.

Debutant Jack Willis opened the try-scoring in a dream start to his international career, before Jamie George forced the ball down twice in three minutes from two rolling mauls.

Speedster Elliot Daly added a fourth to secure the bonus-point before half-time after an impressive break in midfield from Jonathan Joseph.

The hooker then completed his hat-trick with a replica of his first two scores before replacement scrum-half Dan Robson darted over to complete the scoring for the hosts..

RUCK'S MAN OF THE MATCH: JAMIE GEORGE

The 30-year-old became the first hooker in England history to score a hat-trick in a test match. Solid at the set-piece too. George is odds on to start for the British & Irish Lions in South Africa for a reason.

Embed from Getty Images

England vs Georgia player ratings:

ENGLAND PLAYER RATINGS: Elliot Daly 8, Jonathan Joseph 7, Ollie Lawrence 6, Henry Slade 6, Jonny May 6, Owen Farrell (c) 7, Ben Youngs 6, Ellis Genge 7, Jamie George 9, Will Stuart 8, Charlie Ewels 7, Joe Launchbury 7, Maro Itoje 8, Jack Willis 8, Billy Vunipola 7

Replacements: Tom Dunn 6, Mako Vunipola 7 , Kyle Sinckler 7, Ben Earl 6, Tom Curry 6, Dan Robson 6, Max Malins 5, Joe Marchant 7

GEORGIA PLAYER RATINGS: Lasha Khmaladze 5, Akaki Tabutsadze 6, Giorgi Kveseladze 5, Merab Sharikadze (c) 6, Sandro Svanidze 4, Tedo Abzhandadze 6, Gela Aprasidze 6, Beka Gorgadze 5, Giorgi Tkhilaishvili 7, Beka Saghinadze 6, Grigol Kerdikoshvili 6, Lasha Jaiani 5, Beka Gigashvili 7, Shalva Mamukashvili 6, Mikheil Nariashvili 6

Replacements: Jaba Bregvadze 5, Guram Gogichashvili 5, Lexo Kaulashvili 5, Otar Giorgadze 4, Tornike Jalagonia 4, Vasil Lobzhanidze 3, Deme Tapladze 4, Sandro Todua 4

WATCH THE AUTUMN NATIONS CUP FREE:

JOIN THE RUCK:

LIST | 5 lesser known siblings of current England stars

They may be less popular and have less fans than their England international sibling, but this fact doesn't make them less awesome as they make their own way in the game.

1. Tom Cowan-Dickie, brother of Luke

A product of the Penzance & Newlyn RFC’s youth section, Tom initially developed his rugby through the club and at Mounts Bay School, as did his younger brother Luke. The 28-year-old, who also plays hooker, first joined the Cornish Pirates in 2010, and signed a new two-year deal in May 2020.

2. Will Joseph, brother of Jonathan

Will Joseph, from Newbury, Somerset, followed in the footsteps of his brother, England and Bath Rugby centre Jonathan 'JJ' Joseph, towards a career in professional rugby by signing with London Irish's academy. Will, who is an outside centre, has also played in all the England U18 league matches, crossing for several tries.

3. Callum Watson, brother of Anthony & Marcus

The scrum-half was plighted by injuries towards the end of his time with London Irish and subsequently was not offered a new contract at the club; and has since had stints with Loughborough Students and Chinnor RFC.

4. Phil Cokanasiga, brother of Joe

Phil, who like his brother has kicked off his career at London Irish, made his European and Premiership debut in the 2019/20 season. The centre also made appearances in the Premiership Rugby 7s competition at the beginning of the campaign.

5. Frankie Nowell, brother of Jack

The versatile 17-year-old back, who has a big reputation, is making a name for himself on the south coast. Currently plying his trade with the Exeter Chiefs U18, he is certainly a name to watch out for in the future.