Georgia has issued a challenge to Wales to face them in a double-header after Warren Gatland's side ended up with the wooden spoon in this year's Six Nations. The Lelos, who recently won their seventh consecutive Rugby Europe title, are eager to prove that they can compete with Europe's top Test nations in the Six Nations. Despite Italy's improved performance in the primary international competition in 2024, finishing in fifth place with two wins, two losses, and a draw, Georgia continues to dominate Rugby Europe, sparking discussions of replacing Italy in the Six Nations.

Wales, on the other hand, had a disappointing Six Nations campaign, finishing last without a single win for the first time since 2003. Following their latest Rugby Europe Championship win over Portugal in Paris, Georgian Rugby president Ioseb Tkemaladze wasted no time in inviting Wales to play in Tbilisi this autumn. The suggestion of a double-header was put forth as well, with the possibility of a match in Cardiff where Georgia previously secured a famous victory in 2022. Former Wales and British Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton supported Georgia's proposal, criticizing Wales for becoming complacent and calling for a potential play-off between Wales and Georgia to shake things up in the Six Nations.

In their past encounters, Wales has won over Georgia, with the Lelos claiming a memorable 13-12 victory in Cardiff in 2022, resulting in Wales' coach Wayne Pivac being dismissed.