Vano Karkadze
Vano Karkadze is a Georgian professional rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Top 14 club Montpellier and the Georgia national team.
Club career
A member of RC Aia, Vano Karkadze participates in the 2018 European Under-18 Rugby Union Championships with the Georgian selection. He notably scored a try in the victorious final against France. He was then spotted by the Stade Aurillacois, which integrated him into its academy, playing in Hopes. He signs a 3-year contract in favor of Aurillac.During his season at Aurillac, he will make three appearances in Pro D2. At the end of the season, he was finally debauched by CA Brive, who signed him for two seasons with his academy, coached by his compatriot Goderdzi Shvelidze.
During the 2019-2020 season, he obtained playing time with the professionals in the Challenge Cup, and achieved his first scoresheet in the Top 14 against Aviron bayonnais. Before the 2020-2021 season, he injured himself, and will be unavailable for several months.