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| Date of birth | 24 September 1992 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Georgia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 94 kg (207 lb; 14 st 11 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nikoloz Aptsiauri (born 24 September 1992 in Georgia) [1] is a Georgian rugby union player who plays for Black Lion in the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the Black Lion squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. [2] He has also represented Georgia international in both the 15-man code and in rugby sevens. [3]
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