2018 Rugby Europe Championship

The 2018 Rugby Europe Championship is the premier rugby union competition outside of the Six Nations Championship in Europe. This is the second season under its new format, that saw Georgia, Germany, Romania, Russia, Spain and Belgium compete for the title.

2018 Rugby Europe Championship
Date10 February 2018 – 18 March 2018
Countries Belgium
 Georgia
 Germany
 Romania
 Russia
 Spain
Tournament statistics
Champions Georgia (10th title)
Grand Slam Georgia (7th)
Antim Cup Georgia (11th title)
Matches played15
Attendance139,003 (9,267 per match)
Tries scored109 (7.27 per match)
Top point scorer(s)Russia Yuri Kushnarev (45)
Top try scorer(s)Romania Sione Faka'osilea (3)
Romania Paula Kinikinilau (3)
Georgia (country) Giorgi Kveseladze (3)
Spain Fernando López Pérez (3)
Russia Anton Rudoy (3)
Official websiteRugby International Championship
2017 (Previous) (Next) 2019

This year's edition of the Rugby Europe Championship also served as a key stage of the European region qualification process for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. The team with the best record across the 2017 and 2018 Championships qualified as Europe 1.[1] As Georgia have already secured qualification automatically, results involving that team are discarded for the purposes of Rugby World Cup qualification.

Both the Championship and the Qualification Process were heavily affected by controversial disciplinary issues involving player eligibility and the selection of neutral officials (namely, Romanian referee Vlad Iordachescu in Belgium-Spain). In respect of matters relating to the eligibility of players, following a full review of the evidence, including statements and submissions from World Rugby, Rugby Europe, Belgium, Romania, Spain and Russia, the independent committee found:

  • Belgium had fielded one or more ineligible players on 7 occasions during the 2017 and 2018 Rugby Europe Championships (of which 6 matches related to Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying);
  • Romania has fielded one ineligible player on 8 occasions during the 2017 and 2018 Rugby Europe Championships (of which 6 matches related to Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying);
  • Spain had fielded one or more ineligible players on 9 occasions during the 2017 and 2018 Rugby Europe Championships (of which 8 matches related to Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying).

In respect of sanctions, pursuant to Regulation 18, the independent committee determined the following:

The deduction of 5 points for any match in which a union fielded an ineligible player. in practice this meant the following

  • 40-point deduction for Spain
  • 30-point deduction for Belgium;
  • 30-point deduction for Romania.

Therefore, based on a re-modelling of the Rugby Europe Championship tables in the context of Rugby World Cup 2019 qualifying, Russia would qualify as Europe 1 into Pool A replacing Romania and Germany will replace Spain in the European play-off against Portugal.[2]

Georgia's victory in the 2018 Rugby Europe Championship itself was unaffected. Germany's proposed promotion/relegation play-off with Portugal, however, becomes a Romania-Portugal play-off. Ironically, Germany would now face Portugal in the Rugby World Cup European qualification play-off.

Table

Champions
Advances to promotion/relegation play-off
Place Nation Games Points Tries TBP LBP GS Table
points
Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Diff For Against Diff
1 Georgia 550018835+153262+2530124
2 Russia 520314284+581912+721011
3 Germany 500534359−325355−520000
4 Belgium 5203106182−761426−12100−1*
5 Spain 530214674+72194+18100−7*
6 Romania 530219880+118289+19200−11*
Source- [3]
Points were awarded to the teams as follows:
Win – 4 points | Draw – 2 points | At least 3 more tries than opponent – 1 point | Loss within 7 points – 1 point | Loss greater than 7 points – 0 points | Completing a Grand Slam – (not counted towards World Cup qualification)[4]
* deducted points
[5][6][7]

Fixtures

Week 1

10 February 2018
14:00 GET (UTC+04)
(1 TBP) Georgia 47–0 Belgium
Try: Chilachava 9' c
Mamukashvili 16' c
Zhvania 26' c
Tsiklauri 40+1' c
Pruidze 55' m
Todua 67' c
Sitchinava 79' c
Con: Tsiklauri (6/7) 10', 17', 27', 40+2', 68', 79'
Gamesheet
AIA Arena (Kutaisi), Kutaisi
Attendance: 4,900
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
LP1Zurab Zhvaniadownward-facing red arrow 52'
HK2Shalva Mamukashviliyellow card 41' to 51'downward-facing red arrow 60'
TP3Levan Chilachavadownward-facing red arrow 52'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
RL5Nodar Tcheishvilidownward-facing red arrow 70'
BF6Otar Giorgadzered cross icon 43' to 52'
OF7Giorgi Tkhilaishvilidownward-facing red arrow 41'
N88Lasha Lomidze
SH9Gela Aprasidzedownward-facing red arrow 60'
FH10Revaz Jinchvelashvili
LW11Alexander Todua
IC12Giorgi Kveseladze
OC13David Kacharavadownward-facing red arrow 60'
RW14Giorgi Pruidze
FB15Beka Tsiklauri
Replacements:
HK16Giorgi Chkoidzeupward-facing green arrow 43'downward-facing red arrow 52'upward-facing green arrow 60'
PR17Tornike Mataradzeupward-facing green arrow 52'downward-facing red arrow 65'
PR18Giorgi Melikidzeupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL19Mikheil Gachechiladzeupward-facing green arrow 41'
FL20Guram Shengeliaupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH21Vasil Lobzhanidzeupward-facing green arrow 60'
FH22Lasha Malaguradzeupward-facing green arrow 60'
WG23Anzor Sitchinavaupward-facing green arrow 65'
Coach:
Milton Haig
LP1Lucas Sotteaudownward-facing red arrow 52'
HK2Thomas Dienst (c)downward-facing red arrow 45'
TP3Sydney Mulumbadownward-facing red arrow 41'
LL4Guillaume Mortier
RL5Sven d'Hooghe
BF6Bertrand Billi
OF7Amin Hamzaouidownward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Brieuc Corradidownward-facing red arrow 20'
SH9Tom Cocqudownward-facing red arrow 45'
FH10Vincent Hart
LW11Ervin Muric
IC12Nathan Bontems
OC13Guillaume Piron
RW14Thomas Wallraf
FB15Dazzy Cornezdownward-facing red arrow 41'
Replacements:
HK16Max Duboisupward-facing green arrow 45'
PR17Bastien Gallaireupward-facing green arrow 52'
PR18Tom Herenger
FL19Vincent Tauziaupward-facing green arrow 20'
FL20Isaac Montoisyupward-facing green arrow 45'
SH21Benjamin Cocuupward-facing green arrow 41'
CE22Louis Debattyupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR23Romain Pinteupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Guillaume Ajac

Touch judges:
Matteo Liperini (Italy)
Simone Boaretto (Italy)


10 February 2018
15:00 MSK (UTC+03)
(1 LBP) Russia 13–20 Spain
Try: Gerasimov 8' c
Con: Kushnarev (1/1) 9'
Pen: Kushnarev (2/2) 29', 63'
GamesheetTry: Rouet (2) 25' m, 31' c
Barthère 66' m
Con: Linklater (1/3) 32'
Pen: Linklater (1/2) 40'
Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar
Attendance: 11,500
Referee: Frank Murphy (Ireland)
LP1Andrei Polivalovdownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Stanislav Selskiidownward-facing red arrow 46'
TP3Innoentiy Zykovdownward-facing red arrow 79'
LL4Evgeny Elgin
RL5Andrei Ostrikovdownward-facing red arrow 70'
BF6Victor Gresevdownward-facing red arrow 48'
OF7Andrei Temnov
N88Anton Rudoy
SH9Alexei Shcherbandownward-facing red arrow 79'
FH10Ramil Gaisin
LW11Vasily Artemyev (c)downward-facing red arrow 74'
IC12Dmitri Gerasimov
OC13Igor Galinovskiydownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14German Davydov
FB15Yuri Kushnarev
Replacements:
HK16Valery Tsnobiladzeupward-facing green arrow 46'
PR17Valery Morozovupward-facing green arrow 56'
PR18Magomed Davudovupward-facing green arrow 79'
FL19Andrei Garbuzovupward-facing green arrow 70'
LK20Tagir Gadzhievupward-facing green arrow 48'
FB21Vasily Dorofeevupward-facing green arrow 79'
WG22Vladislav Sozonovupward-facing green arrow 74'
CE23Sergey Trishinupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Aleksandr Pervukhin
LP1Beñat Auzquidownward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Marco Pinto Ferrerred cross icon 71' to 78'
TP3Jonathan Garcíadownward-facing red arrow 5'
LL4David Barrera
RL5Lucas Guillaumedownward-facing red arrow 52'
BF6Pierre Barthère
OF7Gautier Gibouin
N88Jaime Nava de Olano (c)downward-facing red arrow 63'
SH9Guillaume Rouetdownward-facing red arrow 75'
FH10Mathieu Béliedownward-facing red arrow 74'
LW11Sebastien Ascarat
IC12Daniel Snee
OC13Fabien Perrin
RW14Bradley Linklaterdownward-facing red arrow 68'
FB15Charlie Malié
Replacements:
PR16Fernando López Pérezupward-facing green arrow 56'
HK17Juan Anaya Lazaroupward-facing green arrow 71'downward-facing red arrow 78'
PR18Anibal Bonánupward-facing green arrow 52'
FL19Thibaut Visensangupward-facing green arrow 63'
SH20Sébastien Rouetupward-facing green arrow 75'
CE21Ignacio Contardi Medinaupward-facing green arrow 68'
WG22Bastien Fusterupward-facing green arrow 74'
PR23Jesús Moreno Rodríguezupward-facing green arrow 5'
Coach:
Santiago Santos

Touch judges:
Stuart Gaffikin (Ireland)
Chris Harrington (Ireland)


10 February 2018
16:00 EET (UTC+02)
(1 TBP) Romania 85–6 Germany
Try: Faka'osilea (2) 5' c, 60' c
Lazăr 15' c
Fonovai (2) 27' m, 35' c
Macovei (2) 40' m, 69' m
Burcea 44' c
Kinikinilau (2) 47' c, 62' c
Dumitru 51' c
Coste 73' c
Shennan 80'
Con: Vlaicu (8/10) 6', 16', 36', 45', 47', 53', 61', 63'
Calafeteanu (2/3) 75', 80+1'
GamesheetPen: Menzel (2/3) 18', 31'
Cluj Arena, Cluj
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Max Burlet (Belgium)
LP1Mihăiţă Lazărdownward-facing red arrow 55'
HK2Andrei Rădoidownward-facing red arrow 70'
TP3Andrei Ursachedownward-facing red arrow 53'
LL4Johan van Heerdendownward-facing red arrow 53'
RL5Marius Antonescu
BF6Valentin Ursachedownward-facing red arrow 60'
OF7Mihai Macovei (c)
N88Stelian Burcea
SH9Florin Surugiudownward-facing red arrow 48'
FH10Florin Vlaicudownward-facing red arrow 66'
LW11Ionuț Dumitrudownward-facing red arrow 55'
IC12Sione Faka'osilea
OC13Paula Kinikinilau
RW14Tangimana Fonovai
FB15Cătălin Fercu
Replacements:
HK16Florin Bărdașuupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Ionel Badiuupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Alexandru Țărușupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Alin Costeupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL20Andrei Gorcioaiaupward-facing green arrow 60'
SH21Valentin Calafeteanuupward-facing green arrow 48'
WG22Stephen Shennanupward-facing green arrow 55'
WG23Jack Umagaupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Lynn Howells
LP1Julius Nostadt (c)downward-facing red arrow 56'
HK2Senzokuhle Ngubanedownward-facing red arrow 69'
TP3Paul Weissdownward-facing red arrow 77'
LL4Eric Marks
RL5Stefan Mau
BF6Falk Duwedownward-facing red arrow 77'
OF7Rafael Duttadownward-facing red arrow 50'
N88Luke Dyckhoff
SH9Tim Menzel
FH10Daniel Koch
LW11Christopher Korndownward-facing red arrow 70'
IC12Yassin Ayachidownward-facing red arrow 41'
OC13Robin Plümpedownward-facing red arrow 60'
RW14Paul Pfisterer
FB15Marvin Dieckmann
Replacements:
HK16Sam Ramsayupward-facing green arrow 69'
PR17Felix Martelupward-facing green arrow 77'
PR18Marcus Benderupward-facing green arrow 56'
FL19Yasar Bauerupward-facing green arrow 77'
N820Carsten Langupward-facing green arrow 50'
FB21Jan Piosikupward-facing green arrow 70'
WG22Mark Sztynderaupward-facing green arrow 41'
CE23Clemens von Grumbkowupward-facing green arrow 60'
Coach:
Pablo Lemoine

Touch judges:
John Catteau (Belgium)
Kevin Sulejmani (Belgium)

Week 2

17 February 2018
15:00 MSK (UTC+03)
(1 TBP) Russia 48–7 Belgium
Try: Babaev 7' c
Garbuzov 24' m
Gadzhiev 39' c
Elgin (2) 56' m, 71' c
Galinovskiy 65' c
Fedotko 74' c
Con: Kushnarev (5/7) 8', 40', 66', 72', 75'
Pen: Kushnarev (1/1) 52'
GamesheetTry: Hart 47' c
Con: Hart (1/1) 48'
Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar
Attendance: 6,000
Referee: Iñigo Atorrasagasti (Spain)
LP1Sergey Sekisovdownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Valery Tsnobiladzedownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3Innoentiy Zykovdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4Andrei Garbuzovdownward-facing red arrow 50'
RL5Evgeny Elgin
BF6Andrei Temnovdownward-facing red arrow 58'
OF7Tagir Gadzhiev
N88Anton Rudoy
SH9Vasily Dorofeevdownward-facing red arrow 57'
FH10Ramil Gaisindownward-facing red arrow 66'
LW11Vladislav Sozonov
IC12Dmitri Gerasimov
OC13Mikhail Babaev
RW14German Davydovdownward-facing red arrow 58'
FB15Yuri Kushnarev (c)
Replacements:
HK16Nazir Gazanovupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR17Andrei Polivalovupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Magomed Davudovupward-facing green arrow 66'
LK19Bogdan Fedotkoupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL20Viktor Gresevupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH21Alexei Shcherbanupward-facing green arrow 57'
WG22Igor Galinovskiyupward-facing green arrow 58'
WG23Denis Simplikevichupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Aleksandr Pervukhin
LP1Lucas Sotteaudownward-facing red arrow 45'
HK2Thomas Dienstdownward-facing red arrow 45'
TP3Alexis Cuffolodownward-facing red arrow 59'
LL4Tuur Moelants
RL5Sven d'Hooghedownward-facing red arrow 63'
BF6Bertrand Billi
OF7Amin Hamzaouidownward-facing red arrow 45'
N88Thomas Demolder
SH9Julien Berger (c)downward-facing red arrow 48'
FH10Sébastien Gunsdownward-facing red arrow 72'upward-facing green arrow 79'
LW11Louis Debattydownward-facing red arrow 66'
IC12Nathan Bontems
OC13Guillaume Piron
RW14Thomas Wallrafdownward-facing red arrow 79'
FB15Vincent Hart
Replacements:
HK16Max Duboisupward-facing green arrow 45'
PR17Bastien Gallaireupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK18Guillaume Mortierupward-facing green arrow 63'
FL19Maxime Temmermanupward-facing green arrow 45'
WG20Eliott van Trappenupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Tom Cocquupward-facing green arrow 48'
SH22Isaac Montoisyupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR23Romain Pinteupward-facing green arrow 59'
Coach:
Guillaume Ajac

Touch judges:
Jorge Molpeceres (Spain)
Eki Fanlo (Spain)


17 February 2018
14:30 CET (UTC+01)
Germany 0–64 Georgia (1 TBP)
GamesheetTry: Kveseladze (3) 10' c, 62' c, 76' m
Todua 15' m
Chilachava 28' c
Peikrishvili 49' c
Gachechiladze 59' c
Giorgadze 69' c
Zhvania 73' m
Khmaladze 80+1' c
Con: Tsiklauri (7/10) 11', 29', 50', 60', 64', 70', 80+2'
Sparda-Bank-Hessen-Stadion, Offenbach am Main
Attendance: 2,150
Referee: Craig Evans (Wales)
LP1Marcus Benderdownward-facing red arrow 75'
HK2Gilles Valettedownward-facing red arrow 55'
TP3Felix Marteldownward-facing red arrow 54'
LL4Eric Marks
RL5Stefan Maudownward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Falk Duwe
OF7Kain Rix
N88Luke Dyckhoffdownward-facing red arrow 74'
SH9Oliver Painedownward-facing red arrow 65'
FH10Wynston Cameron-Dow
LW11Zani Dembeledownward-facing red arrow 9'
IC12Clemens von Grumbkow (c)
OC13Robin Plümpedownward-facing red arrow 70'
RW14Paul Pfistereryellow card 51' to 62'
FB15Daniel Koch
Replacements:
HK16Sam Ramsayupward-facing green arrow 75'
PR17Senzokuhle Ngubaneupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR18Paul Weissupward-facing green arrow 54'
LK19Jens Listmannupward-facing green arrow 60'
N820Carsten Langupward-facing green arrow 74'
FB21Jan Piosikupward-facing green arrow 65'
CE22Yassin Ayachiupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Pascal Fischerupward-facing green arrow 9'
Coach:
Pablo Lemoine
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 57'
HK2Shalva Mamukashvilidownward-facing red arrow 57'
TP3Levan Chilachavadownward-facing red arrow 41'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
RL5Nodar Tcheishvilidownward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Mikheil Gachechiladze
OF7Viktor Kolelishvilidownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Lasha Lomidze
SH9Gela Aprasidzedownward-facing red arrow 41'
FH10Lasha Khmaladze
LW11Alexander Toduadownward-facing red arrow 73'
IC12Giorgi Kveseladze
OC13David Kacharavadownward-facing red arrow 64'
RW14Anzor Sitchinava
FB15Beka Tsiklauri
Replacements:
HK16Badri Alkhazashviliupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR17Zurab Zhvaniaupward-facing green arrow 57'
PR18Anton Peikrishviliupward-facing green arrow 41'
FL19Otar Giorgadzeupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL20Giorgi Tsutskiridzeupward-facing green arrow 64'
SH21Vasil Lobzhanidzeupward-facing green arrow 41'
FH22Lasha Malaguradzeupward-facing green arrow 64'
WG23Giorgi Pruidzeupward-facing green arrow 73'
Coach:
Milton Haig

Touch judges:
Mike English (Wales)
Dewi Philips (Wales)


18 February 2018
12:45 CET (UTC+01)
Spain 22–10 Romania
Try: Auzqui 4' m
Ascarat 8' m
Pen: Linklater (4/4) 21', 46', 62', 71'
GamesheetTry: Faka'osilea[8] 77' c
Con: Calafeteanu (1/1) 77'
Pen: Vlaicu (1/1) 13'
Estadio Nacional Complutense, Madrid
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Thomas Charabas (France)
LP1Beñat Auzquidownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Marco Pinto Ferrerdownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Jesús Moreno Rodríguezdownward-facing red arrow 58'
LL4David Barrera
RL5Ilaitia Gavididownward-facing red arrow 53'
BF6Pierre Barthère
OF7Lucas Guillaumedownward-facing red arrow 69'
N88Gautier Gibouin (c)
SH9Guillaume Rouetdownward-facing red arrow 70'
FH10Mathieu Béliered cross icon 35' to 40'
LW11Sébastien Ascaratdownward-facing red arrow 78'
IC12Daniel Sneeyellow card 26' to 36'downward-facing red arrow 71'
OC13Fabien Perrin
RW14Bradley Linklater
FB15Charlie Malié
Replacements:
PR16Fernando López Pérezupward-facing green arrow 51'
HK17Juan Anaya Lazaroupward-facing green arrow 65'
FL18Anibal Bonánupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL19Thibaut Visensangupward-facing green arrow 69'
SH20Sébastien Rouetupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE21Ignacio Contardi Medinaupward-facing green arrow 35'downward-facing red arrow 40'upward-facing green arrow 78'
WG22Bastien Fusterupward-facing green arrow 71'
PR23Xerom Civil Bonaventureupward-facing green arrow 58'
Coach:
Santiago Santos
LP1Mihăiţă Lazărdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Andrei Rădoidownward-facing red arrow 72'
TP3Andrei Ursachedownward-facing red arrow 69'
LL4Johan van Heerden
RL5Marius Antonescudownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Valentin Ursache
OF7Mihai Macovei (c)
N88Stelian Burceadownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Florin Surugiudownward-facing red arrow 62'
FH10Florin Vlaicudownward-facing red arrow 70'
LW11Stephen Shennandownward-facing red arrow 65'
IC12Sione Faka'osilea
OC13Paula Kinikinilau
RW14Tangimana Fonovaiyellow card 1' to 11'
FB15Cătălin Fercu
Replacements:
HK16Eugen Căpățânăupward-facing green arrow 72'
PR17Ionel Badiuupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Alexandru Țărușupward-facing green arrow 69'
LK19Valentin Popârlanupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Andrei Gorcioaiaupward-facing green arrow 69'
SH21Valentin Calafeteanuupward-facing green arrow 62'
WG22Ionuț Dumitruupward-facing green arrow 65'
WG23Jack Umagaupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Lynn Howells

Touch judges:
Vivien Praderie (France)
Cyrille Le Gall (France)

Week 3

3 March 2018
18:00 GET (UTC+04)
Georgia 23–10 Spain
Try: Penalty try 54'
Melikidze 80+7' c
Con: Matiashvili (1/1) 80+8'
Pen: Matiashvili (3/4) 10', 28', 40'
GamesheetTry: Tauli 80+4' c
Con: Peluchon (1/1) 80+5'
Pen: Peluchon (1/2) 34'
Mikheil Meskhi Stadium, Tbilisi
Attendance: 30,000
Referee: Ian Davies (Wales)
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Shalva Mamukashvilidownward-facing red arrow 62'
TP3Levan Chilachavadownward-facing red arrow 62'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
RL5Shalva Sutiashvilidownward-facing red arrow 66'
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvilidownward-facing red arrow 66'
OF7Viktor Kolelishvili
N88Lasha Lomidze
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidzedownward-facing red arrow 62'
FH10Lasha Khmaladzedownward-facing red arrow 80+6'
LW11Alexander Todua
IC12Giorgi Kveseladze
OC13David Kacharavayellow card 80+2' to 80+8'
RW14Anzor Sitchinavadownward-facing red arrow 78'
FB15Soso Matiashvili
Replacements:
HK16Badri Alkhazashviliupward-facing green arrow 62'
PR17Zurab Zhvaniaupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Giorgi Melikidzeupward-facing green arrow 62'
FL19Otar Giorgadzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20Mikheil Gachechiladzeupward-facing green arrow 66'
SH21Gela Aprasidzeupward-facing green arrow 62'
FH22Lasha Malaguradzeupward-facing green arrow 80+6'
CE23Giorgi Koshadzeupward-facing green arrow 78'
Coach:
Milton Haig
LP1Fernando López Pérezdownward-facing red arrow 62'
HK2Quentin Garcíadownward-facing red arrow 66'
TP3Jesús Moreno Rodríguezdownward-facing red arrow 48'
LL4David Gonzálezdownward-facing red arrow 60'
RL5Joshua Petersdownward-facing red arrow 70'
BF6Asier Ussáraga Latierro
OF7Matthew Foulds
N88Ilaitia Gavididownward-facing red arrow 55'
SH9Sébastien Rouetdownward-facing red arrow 60'
FH10Daniel Snee (c)
LW11Silvio Casteglioni Algorrizdownward-facing red arrow 55'
IC12Thibaut Álvarez
OC13Joan Losada Gifra
RW14Javier Carrión Llorens
FB15Mathieu Peluchon
Replacements:
PR16Jean-Baptiste Custojaupward-facing green arrow 62'
HK17Stephen Barnesupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL18Manuel Mora Ruizupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL19Lionel Tauliupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH20Grégory Maiquezupward-facing green arrow 60'
CE21Iñaki Mateu Spuchesupward-facing green arrow 70'
WG22Julen Goia Iriberriupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR23Alberto Blanco Alonsoupward-facing green arrow 48'
Coach:
Santiago Santos

Touch judges:
Elgan Williams (Wales)
Gareth John (Wales)


3 March 2018
16:00 EET (UTC+02)
Romania 25–15 Russia
Try: Penalty try 6'
Shennan 49' m
Kinikinilau 74' m
Căpățână 79' m
Pen: Calafeteanu (1/1) 38'
GamesheetTry: Gerasimov 30' m
Gaisin 69' c
Con: Gaisin (1/1) 70'
Pen: Kushnarev (1/1) 35'
Cluj Arena, Cluj
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Alexandre Ruiz (France)
LP1Mihăiţă Lazărdownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Andrei Rădoidownward-facing red arrow 65'
TP3Alexandru Țărușdownward-facing red arrow 71'
LL4Johan van Heerden
RL5Valentin Popârlandownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Vlad Nistordownward-facing red arrow 41'
OF7Andrei Gorcioaia
N88Stelian Burcea (c)
SH9Valentin Calafeteanudownward-facing red arrow 72'
FH10Jack Umaga
LW11Ionuț Dumitru
IC12Sione Faka'osilea
OC13Paula Kinikinilau
RW14Tangimana Fonovaidownward-facing red arrow 34'
FB15Cătălin Fercu
Replacements:
HK16Eugen Căpățânăupward-facing green arrow 65'
PR17Ionel Badiuupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Constantin Pristăvițăupward-facing green arrow 71'
LK19Marius Antonescuupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Kuselo Moyakeupward-facing green arrow 41'
SH21Florin Surugiuupward-facing green arrow 72'
WG22Stephen Shennanupward-facing green arrow 34'downward-facing red arrow 57'
FH23Florin Vlaicuupward-facing green arrow 57'
Coach:
Lynn Howells
LP1Sergey Sekisovdownward-facing red arrow 50'
HK2Valery Tsnobiladzedownward-facing red arrow 63'
TP3Innoentiy Zykovdownward-facing red arrow 75'
LL4Andrei Garbuzov
RL5Evgeny Elgindownward-facing red arrow 75'
BF6Viktor Gresevdownward-facing red arrow 71'
OF7Tagir Gadzhiev
N88Dmitri Krotov
SH9Vasily Dorofeevdownward-facing red arrow 50'
FH10Yuri Kushnarev (c)downward-facing red arrow 63'
LW11Evgeni Nepeivodadownward-facing red arrow 72'
IC12Dmitri Gerasimov
OC13Sergey Trishin
RW14Mikhail Babaev
FB15Ramil Gaisin
Replacements:
HK16Nazir Gazanovupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR17Andrei Polivalovupward-facing green arrow 50'
PR18Magomed Davudovupward-facing green arrow 75'
LK19Anton Sychevupward-facing green arrow 75'
N820Anton Rudoyupward-facing green arrow 71'
SH21Alexei Shcherbanupward-facing green arrow 50'
WG22Alexey Mikhaltsovupward-facing green arrow 72'
FB23Alexander Budychenkoupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Mark McDermott

Touch judges:
Luc Ramos (France)
Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy (France)


3 March 2018
16:00 CET (UTC+01)
(1 TBP) Belgium 69–15 Germany
Try: Reynaert (2) 2' m, 79' c
Berger 8' c
Penalty try 14'
Williams 17' m
Jadot 21' m
Piron (2) 26' c, 54' m
Benoy 31' c
Hart 50' c
d'Hooghe 67' c
Con: Williams (6/10) 8', 27', 32', 51', 68', 89'
GamesheetTry: Listmann 65' m
Harris 76' c
Con: Cameron-Dow (1/2) 77'
Pen: Cameron-Dow (1/1) 6'
Nelson Mandela Sports Centre, Brussels
Attendance: 1,600
Referee: Pierre Brousset (France)
LP1Alexis Cuffolodownward-facing red arrow 45'
HK2Thomas Dienstdownward-facing red arrow 41'
TP3Maxime Jadotdownward-facing red arrow 53'
LL4Tuur Moelantsdownward-facing red arrow 50'
RL5Thomas Vervoortdownward-facing red arrow 59'
BF6Gillian Benoyred cross icon 10' to 14'
OF7Bertrand Billi
N88Thomas Demolder
SH9Julien Bergerdownward-facing red arrow 55'
FH10Vincent Hartdownward-facing red arrow 55'
LW11Craig Dowsett
IC12Jens Torfs (c)
OC13Guillaume Pirondownward-facing red arrow 55'
RW14Charles Reynaert
FB15Alan Williams
Replacements:
PR16Victor Paquetupward-facing green arrow 41'
PR17Lucas Sotteauupward-facing green arrow 45'
LK18Sven d'Hoogheupward-facing green arrow 50'
FL19Amin Hamzaouiupward-facing green arrow 10'downward-facing red arrow 14'upward-facing green arrow 59'
FH20Sebastian Gunsupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH21Tom Cocquupward-facing green arrow 55'
CE22Nathan Bontemsupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR23Romain Pinteupward-facing green arrow 53'
Coach:
Guillaume Ajac
LP1Marcus Benderdownward-facing red arrow 73'
HK2Michail Tyumenevdownward-facing red arrow 57'
TP3Paul Weissdownward-facing red arrow 57'
LL4Jens Listmanndownward-facing red arrow 70'
RL5Stefan Maudownward-facing red arrow 32'
BF6Falk Duwe
OF7Eric Marks (c)
N88Luke Dyckhoff
SH9Oliver Painedownward-facing red arrow 57'
FH10Wynston Cameron-Dow
LW11Nico Müller
IC12Robin Plümpedownward-facing red arrow 6'
OC13Sam Harris
RW14Pascal Fischer
FB15Lukas Deichmann
Replacements:
HK16Sam Ramsayupward-facing green arrow 73'
PR17Senzokuhle Ngubaneupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Felix Martelupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL19Elias Haaseupward-facing green arrow 32'
N820Carsten Langupward-facing green arrow 57'
FB21Jan Piosikupward-facing green arrow 57'
FL22Robert Lehmannupward-facing green arrow 70'
WG23Mark Sztynderaupward-facing green arrow 6'downward-facing red arrow 70'
Coach:
Pablo Lemoine

Touch judges:
Aurélie Groizeleau (France)
Clara Munarini (Italy)

Week 4

10 March 2018
13:00 EET (UTC+02)
(1 TBP) Romania 62–12 Belgium
Try: Penalty try (3) 11', 43', 74'
Umaga 17' m
Burcea 23' c
Moyake (2) 28' c, 51' c
Dumitru 54' m
Badiu 64' c
Con: Calafeteanu (2/3) 24', 30'
Fercu (1/2) 52'
Vlaicu (1/1) 64'
Pen: Calafeteanu 40'
GamesheetTry: Cocu 37' m
Muric 75' c
Con: Vassart (1/1) 76'
Stadionul Municipal, Buzău
Attendance: 2,000
Referee: Sam Grove-White (Scotland)
LP1Ionel Badiuyellow card 33' to 43'downward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Eugen Căpățână
TP3Alexandru Țărușdownward-facing red arrow 60'
LL4Johan van Heerdendownward-facing red arrow 66'
RL5Valentin Popârlan
BF6Andrei Gorcioaia
OF7Kuselo Moyake
N88Stelian Burcea (c)red cross icon 39' to 41'downward-facing red arrow 55'
SH9Valentin Calafeteanudownward-facing red arrow 47'
FH10Jack Umaga
LW11Ionuț Dumitru
IC12Sione Faka'osileadownward-facing red arrow 56'
OC13Paula Kinikinilau
RW14Marius Simionescudownward-facing red arrow 73'
FB15Cătălin Fercu
Replacements:
HK16Andrei Rădoi
PR17Constantin Pristăvițăupward-facing green arrow 39'downward-facing red arrow 41'upward-facing green arrow 66'
PR18Alex Gordașupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Adrian Motocupward-facing green arrow 66'
FL20Razvan Iliescuupward-facing green arrow 55'
SH21Florin Surugiuupward-facing green arrow 47'
WG22Robert Neaguupward-facing green arrow 73'
FH23Florin Vlaicuupward-facing green arrow 56'
Coach:
Lynn Howells
LP1Lucas Sotteaudownward-facing red arrow 41'
HK2Alexis Cuffolodownward-facing red arrow 49'
TP3James Pearseyellow card 70' to 80'
LL4Tom Herenger
RL5Sven d'Hooghe
BF6Gillian Benoydownward-facing red arrow 55'
OF7Amin Hamzaouiyellow card 47' to 57'downward-facing red arrow 72'
N88Maxime Temmermandownward-facing red arrow 35'
SH9Oliver Claxton
FH10Sebastien Gunsdownward-facing red arrow 64'
LW11Ervin Muric
IC12Florian Pirondownward-facing red arrow 61'
OC13Benjamin Cocu
RW14Thomas Wallraf
FB15Craig Dowsett (c)downward-facing red arrow 55'
Replacements:
HK16Thomas Dienstupward-facing green arrow 49'
PR17Romain Pinteupward-facing green arrow 41'
LK18Tuur Moelantsupward-facing green arrow 55'
N819Keran Caroupward-facing green arrow 35'
CE20Louis Debattyupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Isaac Montoisyupward-facing green arrow 64'
CE22Antoine Vassartupward-facing green arrow 55'
PR23Adelin Mehrezupward-facing green arrow 72'
Coach:
Guillaume Ajac (France)

Touch judges:
Keith Allen (Scotland)
Graeme Ormiston (Scotland)


10 March 2018
15:00 MSK (UTC+03)
Russia 9–29 Georgia (1 TBP)
Pen: Kushnarev (3/3) 17', 30', 39'GamesheetTry: Peikrishvili 25' c
Asieshvili 66' c
Gachechiladze 72' c
Kvirikashvili 76' m
Con: Matiashvili (3/3) 26', 67', 73'
Pen: Matiashvili (1/1) 48'
Kuban Stadium, Krasnodar
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Anthony Woodthorpe (England)
LP1Sergey Sekisovdownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Stanislav Selskiydownward-facing red arrow 64'
TP3Evgeny Pronenkodownward-facing red arrow 74'
LL4Andrei Garbuzov
RL5Evgeny Elgin
BF6Viktor Gresev
OF7Tagir Gadzhievdownward-facing red arrow 52'
N88Anton Rudoydownward-facing red arrow 68'
SH9Vasily Dorofeevdownward-facing red arrow 64'
FH10Yuri Kushnarev (c)
LW11Evgeni Nepeivodadownward-facing red arrow 71'
IC12Dmitri Gerasimov
OC13Sergey Trishindownward-facing red arrow 74'
RW14Mikhail Babaev
FB15Ramil Gaisin
Replacements:
HK16Nazir Gazanovupward-facing green arrow 64'
PR17Andrei Polivalovupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Magomed Davudovupward-facing green arrow 74'
LK19Alexander Ilyinupward-facing green arrow 68'
LK20Anton Sychevupward-facing green arrow 52'
SH21Alexei Shcherbanupward-facing green arrow 64'
WG22Alexey Mikhaltsovupward-facing green arrow 71'
FB23Alexander Budychenkoupward-facing green arrow 74'
Coach:
Mark McDermott
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 58'
HK2Shalva Mamukashvilidownward-facing red arrow 68'
TP3Anton Peikrishvilidownward-facing red arrow 49'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze (c)
RL5Nodar Tcheishvilidownward-facing red arrow 61'
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvili
OF7Viktor Kolelishvili
N88Lasha Lomidze
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidze
FH10Lasha Khmaladze
LW11Soso Matiashvilidownward-facing red arrow 74'
IC12Giorgi Kveseladzedownward-facing red arrow 71'
OC13David Kacharava
RW14Anzor Sitchinavadownward-facing red arrow 76'
FB15Merab Kvirikashvili
Replacements:
HK16Badri Alkhazashviliupward-facing green arrow 68'
PR17Karlen Asieshviliupward-facing green arrow 58'
PR18Giorgi Melikidzeupward-facing green arrow 49'
LK19Shalva Sutiashviliupward-facing green arrow 61'
FL20Mikheil Gachechiladze
SH21Gela Aprasidzeupward-facing green arrow 76'
FH22Lasha Malaguradzeupward-facing green arrow 71'
CE23Giorgi Koshadzeupward-facing green arrow 74'
Coach:
Milton Haig

Touch judges:
Michael Hudson (England)
Alex Bryzgalin (Russia)


11 March 2018
12:30 CET (UTC+01)
(1 TBP) Spain 84–10 Germany
Try: Barthère 13' c
Contardi Medina 17' c
Penalty try 20'
Bonán (2) 27' m, 64' m
Álvarez 33' c
Gibouin 41'
López Pérez (2) 49' c, 68' c
Visensang 55' c
Ascarat 76' m
Linklater 80+4'
Con: Peluchon (6/7) 13', 18', 33', 41', 49', 55'
Linklater (2/4) 68', 80+4'
Pen: Peluchon (2/2) 3', 7'
GamesheetTry: Hees 60' c
Con: Koch (1/1) 60'
Pen: Koch (1/1) 52'
Estadio Nacional Complutense, Madrid
Attendance: 15,753
Referee: Marius Mitrea (Italy)
LP1Beñat Auzquidownward-facing red arrow 41'
HK2Marco Pinto Ferrerdownward-facing red arrow 41'
TP3Jesús Moreno Rodríguezdownward-facing red arrow 41'
LL4Anibal Bonán
RL5David Barrera
BF6Pierre Barthèredownward-facing red arrow 48'
OF7Gautier Gibouindownward-facing red arrow 55'
N88Jaime Nava de Olano (c)red cross icon 25' to 39'
SH9Guillaume Rouetdownward-facing red arrow 41'
FH10Mathieu Béliedownward-facing red arrow 41'
LW11Sébastien Ascarat
IC12Thibaut Álvarez
OC13Fabien Perrin
RW14Ignacio Contardi Medina
FB15Mathieu Peluchondownward-facing red arrow 61'
Replacements:
PR16Fernando López Pérezupward-facing green arrow 41'
HK17Juan Anaya Lazaroupward-facing green arrow 41'
FL18Ilaitia Gavidiupward-facing green arrow 55'
FL19Thibaut Visensangupward-facing green arrow 25'downward-facing red arrow 39'upward-facing green arrow 48'
SH20Sébastien Rouetupward-facing green arrow 41'
CE21Daniel Sneeupward-facing green arrow 41'
FB22Bradley Linklaterupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR23Alberto Blanco Alfonsoupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Santiago Santos
LP1Senzokuhle Ngubanedownward-facing red arrow 47'
HK2Michail Tyumenevdownward-facing red arrow 47'
TP3Matthias Schösserdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Jens Listmann
RL5Eric Marks (c)red cross icon 79' to 80+4'
BF6Elias Haasedownward-facing red arrow 57'
OF7Falk Duweyellow card 20' to 30'downward-facing red arrow 70'
N88Carsten Langdownward-facing red arrow 41'
SH9Jan Piosik
FH10Kieron Davies
LW11Nico Müllerdownward-facing red arrow 41'
IC12Tomás van Gelderen
OC13Yassin Ayachidownward-facing red arrow 55'
RW14Zinzan Hees
FB15Daniel Koch
Replacements:
HK16Sam Ramsayupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR17Felix Martelupward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Marcus Benderupward-facing green arrow 47'
HK19Gilles Valetteupward-facing green arrow 47'
FL20Robert Lehmannupward-facing green arrow 57'
WG21Christopher Kornupward-facing green arrow 55'
CE22Pascal Fischerupward-facing green arrow 41'
CE23Kain Rixupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Pablo Lemoine

Touch judges:
Andrea Piardi (Italy)
Matteo Franco (Italy)

Week 5

18 March 2018
16:00 GET (UTC+04)
Georgia 25–16 Romania
Try: Lomidze 20' c
Sitchinava 42' c
Asieshvili 69' m
Con: Matiashvili (2/3) 21', 43'
Pen: Matiashvili (2/2) 8', 47'
GamesheetTry: Rădoi 78' c
Con: Vlaicu (1/1) 78'
Pen: Vlaicu (3/3) 11', 37', 60'
Boris Paichadze Dinamo Arena, Tbilisi
Attendance: 38,000
Referee: Ludovic Cayre (France)
LP1Mikheil Nariashvilidownward-facing red arrow 51'
HK2Shalva Mamukashvilidownward-facing red arrow 54'
TP3Levan Chilachavadownward-facing red arrow 60'
LL4Giorgi Nemsadze (c)yellow card 36' to 46'
RL5Nodar Tcheishvilidownward-facing red arrow 54'upward-facing green arrow 57'downward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Giorgi Tkhilaishvili
OF7Viktor Kolelishvilidownward-facing red arrow 54'
N88Lasha Lomidzered cross icon 57' to 60'
SH9Vasil Lobzhanidzedownward-facing red arrow 71'
FH10Lasha Khmaladze
LW11Soso Matiashvili
IC12Giorgi Kveseladzedownward-facing red arrow 74'
OC13David Kacharava
RW14Anzor Sitchinava
FB15Merab Kvirikashvilidownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
HK16Badri Alkhazashviliupward-facing green arrow 54'
PR17Karlen Asieshviliupward-facing green arrow 51'
PR18Giorgi Melikidzeupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Shalva Sutiashviliupward-facing green arrow 54'
FL20Mikheil Gachechiladzeupward-facing green arrow 54'
SH21Gela Aprasidzeupward-facing green arrow 71'
FH22Lasha Malaguradzeupward-facing green arrow 74'
WG23Alexander Toduaupward-facing green arrow 63'
Coach:
Milton Haig
LP1Ionel Badiuyellow card 19' to 30'downward-facing red arrow 70'
HK2Eugen Căpățânădownward-facing red arrow 59'
TP3Alexandru Țărușdownward-facing red arrow 60'
LL4Johan van Heerdenyellow card 48' to 58'
RL5Valentin Popârlan
BF6Dumani Mtyadownward-facing red arrow 65'
OF7Kuselo Moyake
N88Stelian Burcea (c)downward-facing red arrow 72'
SH9Florin Surugiudownward-facing red arrow 62'
FH10Jack Umaga
LW11Ionuț Dumitrudownward-facing red arrow 19'upward-facing green arrow 30'
IC12Florin Vlaicu
OC13Paula Kinikinilaudownward-facing red arrow 41'
RW14Tangimana Fonovai
FB15Cătălin Fercudownward-facing red arrow 70'
Replacements:
HK16Andrei Rădoiupward-facing green arrow 59'
PR17Mihăiţă Lazărupward-facing green arrow 19'downward-facing red arrow 30'upward-facing green arrow 70'
PR18Constantin Pristăvițăupward-facing green arrow 60'
LK19Adrian Motocupward-facing green arrow 72'
FL20Christian Chiricaupward-facing green arrow 65'
SH21Valentin Calafeteanuupward-facing green arrow 62'
WG22Marius Simionescuupward-facing green arrow 70'
CE23Sione Faka'osileaupward-facing green arrow 41'
Coach:
Lynn Howells

Touch judges:
Nicolas Dabas (France)
Sébastien Boyer (France)


18 March 2018
13:00 CET (UTC+01)
Germany 3–57 Russia (1 TBP)
Pen: Müller 6'GamesheetTry: Tsnobiladze (2) 10' c, 18' m
Rudoy (3) 26' c, 29' c, 80+1' m
Krotov 32' c
Budychenko 49'
Mikhaltsov (2) 57' c, 75' m
Con: Kushnarev (6/7) 11', 26', 30', 34', 50', 58'
Sportpark Höhenberg, Köln
Attendance: 2,600
Referee: Ian Tempest (England)
LP1Alexander Lidelldownward-facing red arrow 66'
HK2Senzokuhle Ngubane
TP3Felix Marteldownward-facing red arrow 53'
LL4Stefan Mauyellow card 23' to 33'downward-facing red arrow 55'
RL5Jens Listmann
BF6Eric Marks (c)
OF7Robert Lehmanndownward-facing red arrow 64'
N88Falk Duwedownward-facing red arrow 69'
SH9Jan Piosikdownward-facing red arrow 53'
FH10Oliver Paine
LW11Nico Müller
IC12Pascal Fischer
OC13Christopher Korn
RW14Florian Wehrspann
FB15Manuel Müller
Replacements:
HK16Sam Ramsayupward-facing green arrow 66'
PR17
PR18Marcus Benderupward-facing green arrow 53'
LK19Christian Hugupward-facing green arrow 55'
N820Carsten Langupward-facing green arrow 64'
FH21Kieron Daviesupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL22Elias Haaseupward-facing green arrow 69'
CE23Yassin Ayachi
Coach:
Pablo Lemoine
LP1Andrei Polivalovdownward-facing red arrow 53'
HK2Valery Tsnobiladzedownward-facing red arrow 53'
TP3Evgeny Pronenkodownward-facing red arrow 61'
LL4Andrei Garbuzovdownward-facing red arrow 53'
RL5Evgeny Elgin
BF6Viktor Gresevdownward-facing red arrow 61'
OF7Dmitri Krotov
N88Anton Rudoy
SH9Vasily Dorofeevdownward-facing red arrow 58'
FH10Yuri Kushnarev (c)downward-facing red arrow 69'
LW11Alexey Mikhaltsov
IC12Dmitri Gerasimov
OC13Sergey Trishindownward-facing red arrow 66'
RW14Mikhail Babaev
FB15Alexander Budychenko
Replacements:
HK16Stanislav Selskiyupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR17Sergey Sekisovupward-facing green arrow 53'
PR18Evgeny Mishechkinupward-facing green arrow 61'
LK19Alexander Ilyinupward-facing green arrow 53'
FL20Nikita Vavilinupward-facing green arrow 61'
SH21Alexei Shcherbanupward-facing green arrow 58'
SH22Konstantin Uzunovupward-facing green arrow 69'
FB23Viktor Kononovupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Mark McDermott

Touch judges:
Simon Harding (England)
Clive Sharp (England)


18 March 2018
13:00 CET (UTC+01)
Belgium 18–10 Spain
Pen: Hart (6/7) 20', 24', 29', 37', 49', 76'GamesheetTry: López Pérez 70' c
Con: Peluchon (1/1) 70'
Pen: Peluchon (1/1) 74'
King Baudouin Stadium – Annex 2, Brussels
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Vlad Iordăchescu (Romania)
LP1Julien Massimidownward-facing red arrow 46'
HK2Thomas Dienstdownward-facing red arrow 61'
TP3Maxime Jadotdownward-facing red arrow 70'
LL4Bertrand Billidownward-facing red arrow 78'
RL5Tuur Moelantsdownward-facing red arrow 60'
BF6Gillian Benoy
OF7Jean-Maurice Decubberdownward-facing red arrow 79'
N88Thomas Demolder
SH9Julien Bergerdownward-facing red arrow 79'
FH10Vincent Hart
LW11Craig Dowsett
IC12Jens Torfs (c)
OC13Guillaume Piron
RW14Ervin Muric
FB15Charles Reynaertdownward-facing red arrow 63'
Replacements:
PR16Alexis Cuffoloupward-facing green arrow 61'
PR17Lucas Sotteauupward-facing green arrow 46'
LK18Sven d'Hoogheupward-facing green arrow 79'
N819Keran Caroupward-facing green arrow 60'
FL20Amin Hamzaouiupward-facing green arrow 79'
SH21Sebastien Gunsupward-facing green arrow 79'
WG22Thomas Wallrafupward-facing green arrow 63'
PR23Romain Pinteupward-facing green arrow 70'
Coach:
Guillaume Ajac
LP1Beñat Auzquiyellow card 48' to 58'downward-facing red arrow 60'
HK2Marco Pinto Ferrerdownward-facing red arrow 56'
TP3Jesús Moreno Rodríguezdownward-facing red arrow 66'
LL4David Barreradownward-facing red arrow 49'
RL5Ilaitia Gavididownward-facing red arrow 70'
BF6Pierre Barthère
OF7Lucas Guillaume
N88Gautier Gibouin (c)
SH9Guillaume Rouet
FH10Mathieu Bélie
LW11Sébastien Ascaratdownward-facing red arrow 60'
IC12Daniel Sneedownward-facing red arrow 66'
OC13Fabien Perrin
RW14Bradley Linklater
FB15Charlie Malie
Replacements:
PR16Fernando López Pérezupward-facing green arrow 60'
HK17Quentin Garcíaupward-facing green arrow 56'
LK18Anibal Bonánupward-facing green arrow 49'
FL19Thibaut Visensangupward-facing green arrow 70'
SH20Sébastien Rouet
FB21Mathieu Peluchonupward-facing green arrow 66'
CE22Ignacio Contardi Medinaupward-facing green arrow 60'
PR23Alberto Blanco Alfonsoupward-facing green arrow 66'
Coach:
Santiago Santos

Touch judges:
Radu Petrescu (Romania)
Alexandru Ionescu (Romania)

Relegation/promotion play-off

10 November 2018
16:00 EET (UTC+02)
Romania 36–6 Portugal
Gamesheet
Stadionul Lascăr Ghineț (Arena Zimbrilor), Baia Mare
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Ian Tempest (England)

See also

References

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  6. Appeal committee decision
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  8. Though rugbyeurope names Paula Kinikinilau, he did not score the try against Spain. Though he is mentioned on the gamesheet as try scorer with the shirt number 13, video footage clearly shows Sione Fakaosilea with the shirt number 12 as the true try scorer
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