Beka Shvangiradze

Beka Shvangiradze is a Georgian rugby union player who plays as a backrower for Top 14 side Lyon OU.

Club career

Shvangiradze began his career at Georgian side RC Aia Kutaisi. In 2020 he joined French side Aurillac spending a year with the espoirs squad, winning the National Championship. He later made his senior debut coming off the bench in a 54-24 loss against Carcassonne.
In 2024 he signed a four season contract with Top 14 side Lyon OU, joining until June 2028.

International career

Shvangiradze featured for the Georgian under-20s side in the 2022 Summer Series. He was the competition's top tackler with 53 tackles in 4 appearances. He also had the second most offloads for any forward with 4. He scored 3 tries: one against Wales and a brace in a win against Scotland.
He made his senior debut coming off the bench in a 23-14 win over Portugal.