🎉🏉 Exciting match day as Scotland takes on England for the historic Calcutta Cup at Murrayfield! With rivalries heating up in round two of the Six Nations, all eyes will be on referee Nika Amashukeli, who brings with him quite a backstory. Born in Tbilisi and initially a football fan, Nika discovered rugby at 11 and quickly fell in love with the game. His journey from a promising young player to an international referee is nothing short of inspiring.
Despite facing serious challenges, including a shocking stabbing incident after a match in 2016 (thankfully, he made a full recovery), Nika’s passion and resilience have seen him rise to one of the sport’s top referees. He’s officiated major matches, including his emotional Six Nations debut in 2022, and fulfilled a lifelong dream by refereeing at the World Cup in 2023!
Today, he’s centre stage at one of rugby’s biggest rivalries. Will the Scots claim victory, or can England continue their winning streak after last week’s clash with Wales? Either way, it’s set to be an intense, thrilling game with Nika calling the shots. Let us know who you’re supporting in the comments below! 🔥👥🎶 #SixNations #CalcuttaCup #ScotlandVsEngland #RugbyFamily