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NACRA Men’s 15’s Championship…National ruggers confident ahead of Saturday’s T&T clash
Fresh off an impressive opening performance against Barbados in this year’s NACRA 15’s Championship, the national men’s team is brimming with confidence ahead of their clash this weekend with Trinidad and Tobago, at the
Members of the national rugby squad seen in a practice session yesterday at the National Park.
National Park.
Yesterday, Kaieteur Sport visited one of the training sessions at the National Park and spoke to Head Coach Clinton ‘Stiffy’ Clarke, who said that preparations are around 85% and was confident that by game time all systems will be in place for the all important game against regional nemesis T&T.
“We are coming off a morale boosting win against Barbados and all that is on our minds right now is revenge against the Trinis who beat us last year,” Clarke stated.
The experienced former Captain and Coach Theodore Henry, who has returned as a player also gave his take on the upcoming encounter against the Trinidadians.
“We are not afraid of them and I’m confident that come Saturday we will dethrone the defending regional champions and reclaim what rightfully belongs to us.”
Most members of the team that faced Barbados are expected to form the core of the starting squad, while inspirational player Richrad Staglon is expected to join the team in time for the engagement.
Already, Ronald Mayers and Peabo Hamilton have arrived and were seen practicing with the rest of the team yesterday. The Guyana Rugby Football Union is urging all Guyana to come out and support the national team in their quest to defeat the Trinidadians.
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