Hong Kong Rugby Union: Scottish atop as mid-season recap looks at squads heading into holiday break
- All six teams offer their insights on how 2018 went, where they want to go in 2019, and stand-out players so far as they head into the Christmas break
- The last leg of the season kicks off January 12
We’re just about mid-way through the HKRU Premiership season and a clear theme has emerged: Bloomberg HK Scottish are the team to beat.
The squad currently sits first heading into the Christmas break, showing no signs of slowing down. Here’s a look at where all six teams sit as they pause for the holidays and gear up for the final stage of the season, which kicks off January 12.
Note: HK Scottish versus Herbert Smith Freehills HKU Sandy Bay tilt scheduled for December 19 has been postponed until 2019.
Bloomberg HK Scottish (7-1; 34 points)
Scottish have scored the most points so far this season with 261 and have a positive points differential of 125. They sit six points clear of second place Hong Kong Football Club, who they beat last week. Coach Craig Hammond said he wants his team to find yet another gear in 2019 and keep pace above the rest of the league.
“Having a big start after the Xmas break is key for me,” said Hammond, who is also a coach with the national 15 aside team. “We have performed well up until the Xmas break but the real rugby starts in January and February.”