Giorgi Dzmanashvili

Giorgi Dzmanashvili brings the uncompromising forward tradition of Georgian rugby to ASM Clermont Auvergne. Born on 16 June 2002, the Georgian flanker represents a nation renowned for producing powerful, set-piece-oriented packs, and he carries those qualities into the French Top 14. Dzmanashvili is a combative back-rower whose game is defined by physical defense, strong work at the breakdown, and a willingness to do the hard yards in tight exchanges. At Clermont he offers the pack added grit and turnover threat, contesting rucks and putting his body on the line in the tackle. Earning a place at a top-tier European club is a significant step for the young Georgian, reflecting the growing presence of his countrymen in the elite leagues of France and beyond. His priorities are clear: disrupt opposition possession, anchor the defensive effort, and provide ballast in the collisions that define Top 14 forward play. As he matures, Dzmanashvili will aim to cement a regular role at Clermont while continuing to develop the all-round skills, handling, support lines, and lineout work, that mark out the complete modern flanker.