Versatile Georgian powerhouse Luka Ivanishvili has joined Bristol Bears from Black Lion with quick impact, forward of the 2025/26 season.
Pat Lam has fought off competitors from a string of French Top 14 golf equipment to safe the signature of the 23-cap worldwide, who can function throughout the again row.
The 23-year-old performed 30 instances for Georgian home aspect Black Lion, scoring 11 tries throughout his 4 seasons there.
Ivanishvili made his worldwide debut within the 2022 Rugby Europe Championship and represented his nation on the 2023 Rugby World Cup. His most up-to-date look for Georgia noticed him ship a standout efficiency in opposition to the World Champion Springboks.
Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, mentioned: “Luka is a younger highly effective, all-action back-row ahead with large potential, who will strengthen the depth and competitors in our back-row.”
“He’s comfy carrying six, seven or eight, the place he likes to carry physicality, particularly in his defence and on the breakdown together with his capacity to win turnovers.
“He confirmed in his performances not too long ago versus South Africa what a expertise he’s.
“He’s hungry and decided to proceed his growth and develop his sport, so we’re excited to be welcoming him into our Bears household.”
Ivanishvili mentioned: “I’m excited to be becoming a member of the Bears and enjoying within the Gallagher PREM – top-of-the-line competitions on this planet.
“After talking to Pat Lam, listening to concerning the membership’s imaginative and prescient and ambitions and seeing the world class services, I do know that is the right place for the following step in my profession.”
