Rugby-Challenge Cup newcomers Black Lion beat Scarlets


(Reuters) - Newcomers Black Lion of Georgia beat Welsh side Scarlets 23-7 in Llanelli on Friday to claim their first-ever victory in the Challenge Cup.

Lion's fly-half Luka Matkava kicked 13 points and Miriani Modebadze and Beka Mamrikashvili scored tries on either side of halftime to cap off a dream result for Lion, who were founded just two years ago in 2021.

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