Consistent Hong Kong hang tight to win Asia Rugby Sevens Series final against Sri Lanka
The host’s good start leaves them well-placed to make a run for a spot at the Singapore Sevens, while HK women remain positive after semi-final loss to China
The Singapore Sevens berth on offer for the winner of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series looks more than achievable for Hong Kong after they edged Sri Lanka 22-17 in a see-sawing final at Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday.
It is opportunities like this that coach Gareth Baber is craving as he looks to close the gap between his side and the best and Hong Kong showed consistency – often lacking in previous events – throughout the tournament that augurs well for the future.
“It [consistency] is always a big one and every time you go up against tougher and tougher opposition you want to see that in evidence,” Baber said.
“It’s a big thing we have talked about in trying to prove our ability to go and play against the best in the world. There was a lot of consistency about us this weekend which gave us that confidence in a tight final to win.”
The final of the opening tournament of the three round series could have gone either way after Sri Lanka started the better and refused to lay down when Hong Kong hit back.
