George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.
George Simpkin, ex-Hong Kong coach who took rugby into the Chinese community, dies aged 77
- Simpkin, whose legacy is still felt in Hong Kong to this day, died on Thursday near Hamilton, New Zealand, after a battle with cancer
- Ex-players Stuart Krohn, Dean Herewini and Rambo Leung are among those who have paid tribute to the New Zealander
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George Simpkin, Hong Kong’s former head coach and HKRU technical director, died on Thursday, May 7, near Hamilton, New Zealand.