Georgia v Ireland LIVE stream info, score updates, kick-off time in rugby action
It's a more unfamiliar looking Ireland squad in Tbilisi with 16 regulars and head coach Andy Farrell involved in the Irish and British Lions set-up.
Today's game begins at 6pm and you can watch it live on Virgin Media One, with coverage beginning at 5.33pm. You can also stream the game live on the Virgin Media Player.
Paul O'Connell takes charge for the opening test game as he leads a number of interim coaches and there's also 13 uncapped players in the squad for both games.
Wing Tommy O'Brien and lock Darragh Murray are set to earn their first caps against Georgia, with fellow uncapped players Michael Milne, Jack Aungier, Tom Ahern, and Ben Murphy named among the replacements.
Speaking ahead of the game, stand-in head coach O'Connell said: "It won't be perfect," he admits of the forthcoming challenge.
"We are aware of when we play, even with the most experienced internationals in the group, that it won't be perfect.'
Connacht back-row forward Cian Prendergast (Gastro bug) is a late withdrawal for tonight's game and his place on the replacements will now be taken by Leinster's Max Deegan.
IRELAND TEAM UPDATE: Connacht back-row forward Cian Prendergast (Gastro bug) is a late withdrawal for tonight's game and his place on the replacements will now be taken by Leinster's Max Deegan.#GEOVIRE #TeamOfUs pic.twitter.com/2Ms3f9kKZi
Welcome to our live blog of Georgia against Ireland in international rugby action in Tbilisi. We'll have team news and more ahead of kick-off at 6pm.
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