Zurabi Zhvania
Georgian rugby union player

Zurab Zhvania (born 23 September 1991 in Georgia) is a Georgian rugby union player. He plays prop or hooker for Georgia on international level.
On the 9 March 2013 Zhvania made his debut for Georgia against Spain in the European Nations Cup.
Career statistics
As of 11 August 2024.
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