South Claims The Honors in Inaugural Clash
Cebu International School played host to an emotional affair over the weekend, with the South taking home the trophy in the first Region of Origin match played in the Philippines.
With a squad made up of veteran players from mostly the Nomads rugby club, the North came to Cebu confident in the fact that they had never lost to a team from the south. A bit short on numbers, but by no means lacking in rugby know how, they looked to dominate the game up front, and keep the ball out of the hands of the southerners backline. In a classic match of contrasting styles, it was the South who came away victorious, scoring 5 tries to the North’s 2.
Cebu International School played host to an emotional affair over the weekend, with the South taking home the trophy in the first Region of Origin match played in the Philippines.
With a squad made up of veteran players from mostly the Nomads rugby club, the North came to Cebu confident in the fact that they had never lost to a team from the south. A bit short on numbers, but by no means lacking in rugby know how, they looked to dominate the game up front, and keep the ball out of the hands of the southerners backline. In a classic match of contrasting styles, it was the South who came away victorious, scoring 5 tries to the North’s 2.
This fixture is slated as an annual event, and will be a great platform from which to prepare for the annual mid-year international season. With the game growing fast in the Visayas, the Region of Origin match is the perfect showcase for young talent, and will be a source of invaluable playing experience for up and coming ruggers in the years to come.
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