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<blockquote data-quote="Simon the kiwi" data-source="post: 990675" data-attributes="member: 80361"><p>China Lions Rugby</p><p>05 March 2020</p><p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/cd37bd5cbab9/media-release-baywide-club-rugby-easter-weekend-preview-3248043?e=0d5af4082e" target="_blank">View this email in your browser</a></p><div style="text-align: left"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/b5ae02a2affffed87b6aa22c3/images/edcf0821-036e-44a6-8722-20541470d88f.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></div><p><strong>MEDIA RELEASE | Rugby revolution hits the Bay of Plenty</strong></p><p>China Lions head coach Mike Rogers says his side is excited about the challenge of creating rugby history.</p><p></p><p>After weeks of training, the side will play a preseason warmup match against Manuma Samoa at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, at 3pm on Saturday.</p><p></p><p>The China Lions has named a strong line up for the game against Manuma, and the side is looking to play an action-packed brand of rugby.</p><p></p><p>"The competition in this format has never been played before and it's basically going to be a race to see who can adapt quickly to the rules, who can come out with strategies around playing in different locations and countries."</p><p></p><p>Entry into Saturday's game is free and Rogers says with the new rules, he expects the game will be a fast moving, high scoring and always entertaining spectacle, that will have rugby fans on the edge of their seats.</p><p></p><p>The creation of the China Lions is the result of an exciting joint venture between China Rugby Football Association and Bay Rugby. The Lions will compete against Australia's Western Force, the Malaysia Valke representing both Malaysia and South Africa, Fijian Latui, Manuma Samoa and the Hong Kong China Tigers in an inaugural home and away competition.</p><p></p><p>The historic first season sees 30 games, 10 rounds, and one grand final on Saturday June 7 for the top two teams of the 10 rounds. The competition officially gets underway on March 14, with the China Lions taking on Fijian Latui at ANZ Stadium, Fiji at 6.15pm (local time).</p><p> </p><p><strong>China Lions Team:</strong></p><p>1. Solomona Sakalia</p><p>2. Nic Souchon</p><p>3. Tevita Mafileo</p><p>4. Hoani Matenga</p><p>5. Stan van den Hoven</p><p>6. Joe Johnston</p><p>7. Kohan Herbert</p><p>8. Hugh Blake</p><p>9. Te Aihe Toma</p><p>10. Dan Hollinshead</p><p>11. Fa'asiu Fuatai</p><p>12. James Little</p><p>13. Mathew Skipwith-Garland</p><p>14. Tyler Campbell</p><p>15. Pryor Collier</p><p> </p><p><strong>Reserves:</strong></p><p>16. Greg Pleasants-Tate</p><p>17. Toni Toia</p><p>18. Viliami Leo Tosi</p><p>19. Haereiti Hetet</p><p>20. Iosefa Maloney</p><p>21. Ray Tatafu</p><p>22. Luke Campbell</p><p>23. Liam Coombes-Fabling</p><p>24. Dwayne Sweeney</p><p>25. Solofa Silipa</p><p>26. Declan Barnett</p><p> </p><p><strong>Game Details:</strong></p><p><strong>Global Rapid Rugby Season One Pre-season game</strong></p><p>China Lions v Manuma Samoa</p><p>Saturday March 7</p><p>Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand</p><p>Kick-off 3pm</p><p>Free entry</p><p></p><p><strong>END</strong></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://mcusercontent.com/b5ae02a2affffed87b6aa22c3/images/42990c71-fb5d-4e37-8f9e-e5ad29907ea0.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></div><p><em>Copyright © 2020 China Lions Rugby, All rights reserved.</em></p><p>China Lions Rugby Mailing List</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Simon the kiwi, post: 990675, member: 80361"] China Lions Rugby 05 March 2020 [URL='https://mailchi.mp/cd37bd5cbab9/media-release-baywide-club-rugby-easter-weekend-preview-3248043?e=0d5af4082e']View this email in your browser[/URL] [LEFT][IMG]https://mcusercontent.com/b5ae02a2affffed87b6aa22c3/images/edcf0821-036e-44a6-8722-20541470d88f.png[/IMG][/LEFT] [B]MEDIA RELEASE | Rugby revolution hits the Bay of Plenty[/B] China Lions head coach Mike Rogers says his side is excited about the challenge of creating rugby history. After weeks of training, the side will play a preseason warmup match against Manuma Samoa at Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, at 3pm on Saturday. The China Lions has named a strong line up for the game against Manuma, and the side is looking to play an action-packed brand of rugby. “The competition in this format has never been played before and it’s basically going to be a race to see who can adapt quickly to the rules, who can come out with strategies around playing in different locations and countries.” Entry into Saturday’s game is free and Rogers says with the new rules, he expects the game will be a fast moving, high scoring and always entertaining spectacle, that will have rugby fans on the edge of their seats. The creation of the China Lions is the result of an exciting joint venture between China Rugby Football Association and Bay Rugby. The Lions will compete against Australia’s Western Force, the Malaysia Valke representing both Malaysia and South Africa, Fijian Latui, Manuma Samoa and the Hong Kong China Tigers in an inaugural home and away competition. The historic first season sees 30 games, 10 rounds, and one grand final on Saturday June 7 for the top two teams of the 10 rounds. The competition officially gets underway on March 14, with the China Lions taking on Fijian Latui at ANZ Stadium, Fiji at 6.15pm (local time). [B]China Lions Team:[/B] 1. Solomona Sakalia 2. Nic Souchon 3. Tevita Mafileo 4. Hoani Matenga 5. Stan van den Hoven 6. Joe Johnston 7. Kohan Herbert 8. Hugh Blake 9. Te Aihe Toma 10. Dan Hollinshead 11. Fa’asiu Fuatai 12. James Little 13. Mathew Skipwith-Garland 14. Tyler Campbell 15. Pryor Collier [B]Reserves:[/B] 16. Greg Pleasants-Tate 17. Toni Toia 18. Viliami Leo Tosi 19. Haereiti Hetet 20. Iosefa Maloney 21. Ray Tatafu 22. Luke Campbell 23. Liam Coombes-Fabling 24. Dwayne Sweeney 25. Solofa Silipa 26. Declan Barnett [B]Game Details:[/B] [B]Global Rapid Rugby Season One Pre-season game[/B] China Lions v Manuma Samoa Saturday March 7 Blake Park, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand Kick-off 3pm Free entry [B]END[/B] [CENTER][IMG]https://mcusercontent.com/b5ae02a2affffed87b6aa22c3/images/42990c71-fb5d-4e37-8f9e-e5ad29907ea0.png[/IMG][/CENTER] [I]Copyright © 2020 China Lions Rugby, All rights reserved.[/I] China Lions Rugby Mailing List [/QUOTE]
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