[5] Head injuries affected his mental health at that time; eventually he decided to retire from playing.

[7][8][9] In 2019 he attracted rugby followers' attention when during the U20 Six Nations match he was temporarily substituted after a blood injury.

[13] In 2021 Amashukeli had a successful debut in July internationals, having officiated on Wales v Canada match, first ever Georgian to do tier 1 nations game.

Amashukeli's pathway continued through as he got top level appointments on November internationals, set to officiate in Ireland v Japan, French Barbarians v Tonga and Wales v Australia matches.

[citation needed] Amashukeli is coached and mentored by David McHugh, who is employed by Georgian Rugby Union as a Head of Referees Committee.

[4] Amashukeli describes McHugh as a great guy, very professional, very friendly, strong and knowledgeable manager who makes a lot of effort to improve Didi 10 referees.

The list below includes all of his Tier 1 test appointments in Six Nations, Rugby Championship and international tours.