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Coaching Staff pleased with commitment shown by promising young players
Grantley Williams
Carl Lewis
Assistant Coach of the national rugby squad Shane Grant-Stuart speaking with Kaieteur Sport shortly before the commencement of a practice session, at the National Park yesterday, praised the work ethic and commitment shown by the six young players who remain part of team following the cut from the original 57 players.
Grant-Stuart said the Coaching Staff was extremely pleased with the performance of the players, adding that despite the fact that the squad is still to be reduced further to 22, there are a few who could be tussling with the established players for final selection on the team to face Barbados in the NACRA 15’s Seniors on Saturday, at the National Stadium.
The six players are Kevon David, Grantley Williams, Jacques Archibald, Carl Lewis, Lancelot Adonis and Akeem Fraser.
He informed that they are very promising players who have excelled over the period that the sessions have been conducted, adding that should they stick with the programme it is his feeling they all could have promising careers in the sport.
“They have a whole lot more that they can bring to their game, but we are gradually integrating them into the system,” Grant-Stuart disclosed.
He said there is no shortage of potential among them and combined with their youth, going forward those are distinct advantages.
Jacques Archibald
Akeem Fraser
Grant-Stuart reckoned that because Guyana does not place 15’s rugby as a priority, it is always going to be difficult and take some time to get the players to convert from the 7’s to the more traditional format.
The Assistant Coach opined that the game against Barbados could be a real test for those who survive the cut and should they take to the field, it will be valuable experience for them in their fledgling careers.
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