Dimitri Basilaia at the 2011 World Cup

In the 2011 Rugby World Cup, the selection of number 8 Dimitri Basilaia to start was somewhat of a surprise, as he had previously only really played for Georgia when others were unavailable. His selection also meant that the Lelos talisman Mamuka Gorgodze was moved to play flanker, from number 8 where he has normally played for Georgia. But Basilaia turned out to be the find of the tournament for Georgia, as the back rower showed great ball carrying skills and a good ability to be able to break through the