Junior Volcanoes, sabak sa HK Warriors

SASABAK ang U19 Philippine National Rugby Team, itinataguyod ng MVP Sports Foundation at First Pacific, sa two-match international development series laban sa perennial Asian rugby powerhouses Hong Kong sa 2018 First Pacific Cup ngayon sa Southern Plains, Calamba, Laguna.

Binubuo ang national developmental team ng mga piling players mula sa Luzon, the Visayas at Mindanao at inaasahang magpapakitang-gilas kontra sa Hong Kong Junior Warriors.

“The competition has been running since 2015, it’s a great way to ensure our junior homegrown talent is exposed to international Rugby. Hong Kong has always been a team we look to gain experience from, as they are one of the top nations for Rugby in Asia. Hong Kong Rugby run a similar program to our development team, so it’s a positive relationship our unions have” pahayag ni Jake Letts, General Manager for Philippine Rugby

Pangangasiwaan ang National Development Team ni Carlito Abono, miyembro ng orihinal na Volcanoes. Miyembro si Abono ng unang national team na nabuo noong 2004.

“Each year this is a highlight for the local program, we train hard and we are always proud to represent the country, thanks to our sponsors for supporting local rugby” pahayag ni Abono.

Pambato ng Philippines sina Lyndon Adlao, Lloyd Bendoy, miyembro ng Eagles RFC at Johnly Baloloy ng Albay Bulkans, gayundin si Reymarc Faller Bustillos ng Makati Chiefs.

“This year will have our local up and coming referees facilitate the match; they will be in charge to gain valuable experience. Traditionally we have always used our top referee in the country; however it’s an opportunity to develop our local referees more. We have selected Madille Salinas to referee this match; it’s going to be a valuable opportunity for her to gain this experience. She will referee the first match, with Hong Kong sending a referee for Monday’s fixture” pahayag ni Jovan Masalunga, Competitions and Education Manager for Philippine Rugby.

Magsisimula ang laro ganap na 2.00 ng hapon. Libre ang panonood.