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Clarke expects positive result
– team departs today and tomorrow
Head Coach of the national rugby squad Clinton ‘Stiffy’ Clarke speaking with Kaieteur Sport during the final practice session at the National Park yesterday, said the mood in the team is good and he expects a positive result on Saturday when they face Barbados in the NACRA 15’s Tournament, at the Garrison Savannah.
The national rugby squad seen executing a pack play during its final practice session yesterday at the National Park.
“The guys are confident and even though we are not looking past Barbados and taking one game at a time, I can report that we are almost 100% ready to take on the Bajans at home,” Clarke told this newspaper.
Quizzed on what phase of the preparations they are in right now, he responded by saying that they are currently working on getting their pack in shape, especially since it is known that Barbados is very strong in this area and the focus will be to contain them or limit their progress.
The Head Coach, who replaced Laurie Adonis, informed that there were no serious injuries plaguing the team right now and the players are focused and rearing to engage the Bajans.
He said that he is satisfied with the level of fitness of the players, but is hoping that they get the opportunity to put in at least two practice sessions before game day to work on a few strategies and game plays.
“We are hoping to get in a few sessions to work on some areas that we feel are crucial to ensure victory.”
Meanwhile, Kaieteur Sport was reliably informed that Terrence Daniels and Alaine Crawford have replaced Lancelot Adonis and Jacques Archibald on the list of players set to travel.
The players named are: Ryan Gonsalves (Captain), Richard Staglon (Vice Captain), Chris Singh, Peabo Hamilton, Ronald Mayers, Claudius Butts, Rondell McArthur, Rickford Cummings, Grantley Williams, Jason Tyrell, Dwayne Schroeder, Filon Thompson, Clive Powell, Avery Corbin, Theo Henry, Terrence Daniels, Ryan Dey, Delroy Gordon, Jacques Archibald, Jamal Angus, Kevon David, Cyon Kitt, Carl Lewis and Leon Greaves.
Head Coach is Clinton ‘Stiffy’ Clarke of GDF, while the Manager is John Lewis, and Physio-Barrington Browne. The team is expected to leave in two parts today and tomorrow.
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