Career
He arrived to France from Georgia as an under-21 international player and joined the Fédérale 3 club SO Voiron in 2001. After two impressive seasons, he was signed by elite neighbouring club Football Club Grenoble. During his first season there, he received his first cap for Georgia on February 14, 2004 against Portugal and scored a try in the 14–19 loss.
lieutenant is so far his only cap.