He is a modest and discreet man, not stingy with words, and yet fierce in the fight on the front line. Soso Bekoshvili and his red beard has been dragging his imposing stature at the Stadium since 2026, recruited by Nicolas Godignon, then the coach of Brive. Spotted in Chambéry, where he had a very honorable season, winning the Jean Prat trophy. Since then, he has played an average of ten games per season.
A luxury substitute role which he adapts to
This season, he has played 11 games, starting 5 times. The last two meetings started by Soso Bekoshvili were in February, against Clermont and Toulon. “I’m very happy to win these games at home.” believes the Georgian, “it was important for the group. Physically, I was fine I believe, and if I can do something, I’m happy for everyone.”
The modest rugby player is well aware that he was established because other players opposite were injured or in selection. “That’s how it is, that’s why I’m here and why the coaches have confidence” he adds, without denying that physically, you have to train hard to stay at the level. “Physically, staying at the level is complicated, but when you have your chance to go out on the pitch, at any time, you have to be present and physically ready.”
A group of “brothers” for this father of two children
This does not prevent the group from having a good atmosphere in the locker room, as seen by the 28-year-old pillar. “There is a good mix between young and old” emphasizes the one who is already part of the previous generation. “It gives a real balance and results too. It’s a very good way to proceed to have: _we have experienced guys, those who are physically very very strong, and young people who really want to do something and show that they are there_.” Even if he considers all his partners as brothers, he retains a special affection for the Georgians. “I arrived with Vasil in 2016” he recalls, before welcoming Otar Giorgadze, but also more recently Tedo Abzhandadze, Vano Karkadze and Luka Japaridze, who plays in the same position as him. “We are very, very close. we spent years together. These are my friends.”
In his private life, Soso Bekoshvili does not, according to him, “nothing special”. “I’m married and have two children, so in truth, I don’t have much time. Outside of rugby, my job is to take my son to school and spend time with my family.” emphasizes the Georgian, who prefers to stay at home quietly. Her last child is six months old. _“_I help my wife as much as I can” smiled the father of the family.
An extension in sight?
Based in Brive, Soso Bekoshvili will fight like the group for maintenance. “Physically, I hope everything will be fine. We have a lot of injuries We worked very hard during the season, doing the best we could. Corn, _I hope it will go well to keep this state of mind and to obtain results for the club_.” His future, he would still see it in black and white, he who is at the end of his contract with Brive this year.“Why not, but there are several things behind it that don’t depend on me. There are six games and two to three months left in the championship. I hope it’s gonna be all right” concludes the Georgian pillar who will quickly get back to work to be as ready as possible, when his staff will give him a chance again.