The 2013 IRB Tbilisi Cup was the inaugural edition of this international

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tournament, created by the

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and was played from 7 to 16 June 2013 at the Avchala Stadium in

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. The hosts

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were joined by

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, who regularly take part in the

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, and two newly founded teams:

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, who were made up of young Irish players that didn't get selected for the Lions tour to Australia or the national side's tour to North America, and a South Africa President's XV, composed of

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players. South Africa President's XV won the inaugural tournament after winning all three of their games. Following this tournament, Georgia played

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for the first time outside the

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on 22 June as part of the 2013 mid-year tests.

Table

Fixtures

All times are local

Matchday 1

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Matchday 2

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Matchday 3

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Statistics

Leading point scorers

Leading try scorers

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tbilisi Cup World Rugby Tbilisi Cup 2013 rugby union tournaments for national teams 2013 in Georgian sport 2013 in Uruguayan sport 2013 in South African rugby union 2012–13 in Irish rugby union