MVA chief pledges support for volleyball tournaments
on his own individual prep.
“I’ve seen a real change in that this week,” added Jones, whose side’s final pool match against France was cancelled because of Typhoon Hagibis.
“He’s a warrior. He leads from the front. He competes, he’s tough.”
The 2015 World Cup saw an Australia side coached by Michael Cheika go all the way to the final after they ended hosts England’s involvement at the pool stage with a 33-13 win at Twickenham.
That prompted England to bring in Jones and they have since won all six of their Tests against Australia, still coached by Jones’s former Randwick team-mate Cheika.
If doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result is a sign of madness, Cheika’s bold move in handing the 19-year-old Jordan Petaia a first Test start at centre is evidence of his determination to shake things up.
“He is more than ready to do this,” said Cheika, who has opted for Will Genia and Christian Lealiifano as his half-backs, with Kurtley Beale passed fit after a head injury.
“I trust him infinitely, and that’s why he has been chosen.” — AFP MIRI: Miri Volleyball Association (MVA) president Senator Alan Ling said yesterday that he would assist and support any sports bodies or organisations in holding volleyball tournaments.
He said this after receiving a courtesy call from the members of Curtin Volleyball Club.
“As president of Miri Volleyball Association, I encourage all efforts to promote the sport.
“That is why when Curtin Volleyball Club approached me for sponsorship, I agree without hesitation,” he added.
Ling also suggested business entities to incorporate sponsorship of sporting activities in their corporate social responsibility (CSR).
“This is to help in promoting healthy lifestyle in society, identifying sports talents as well as inculcating good living habits,” he explained.
The tournament, organised by Curtin Volleyball Club, will take place at its campus in Senadin here from today to tomorrow.
The club chairperson Tan Shi Xin said 12 teams would by vying for the title.
She expressed her gratitude to Ling and all other sponsors for supporting the tournament.