‘You are accountable’: Hong Kong women’s rugby team told to deliver against Japan
Double header in Asia Rugby Championships is the final dress rehearsal before the historic first appearance at the Rugby World Cup in Ireland in August
Hong Kong coach Jo Hull says a clear message of accountability has been hammered home to the women’s national rugby team who will face Japan in a home and away series to decide the Asia Rugby Championships.
The matches in Japan on Saturday and the return leg at home next weekend will be Hong Kong’s final competitive warm-up before their historic first appearance at the Rugby World Cup in Ireland in August.
“This is international rugby and we are representing Hong Kong, so results matter. We started to close the gap against Spain and now we need to do that against Japan,” said Hull.
Hong Kong lost their last clash with Japan 20-8 in last December’s World Cup qualifier, improving on 39-3 and 30-8 losses in last spring’s Asian championships.
“This is a big test of our progress for the World Cup,” said Hull.
“There has been a clear message to the girls selected about accountability and we’re putting a premium on efficiency and accuracy. Each game is about getting us one step closer to how we want to play on the world stage.