The rugby match between Georgia and Russia scheduled for February 27 has been postponed.

"Due to the current situation, Rugby Europe has decided to postpone the match between Georgia and Russia scheduled for February 27," Rugby Europe says in an official statement.

As the game was to be held under the auspices of the 2023 World Cup, rugby Europe is consulting with World Rugby, after which the approximate dates of the match will be determined.

According to the Georgian Rugby Union, they are in close contact with Rugby Europe and World Rugby.

The Snow Rugby championship to be held in Moscow on February 27-28 has also been canceled.

"In the third round of the 2022 European Rugby Championship, Georgians were to play against Russia, but Rugby Europe postponed the game for an unknown period," the Georgian Rugby Union says in its statement.