The Penguins return to Sabah for the second time following the initial visit last year. The Penguin party will comprise of two elements. The team to play in the Borneo 10s and four academy coaches to undertake a series of coaching activities will elite youth rugby players.
After last years visit, it was not a question of if, but when, so the club is delighted to have been invited back. We are all looking forward to visiting Sandakan and experiencing more of the great local hospitality.
The Penguins played in the Hong Kong FC 10s in March this year, losing the final to NZ Metro. Also, the Penguins played 4 XVs matches in the UK during 2008 beating Cambridge University, Sidcup (125th anniversary match) and Bedford Athletic (100th anniversary match) and lost to Oxford University.
The Penguins will be trying to do one better than lasts years result by wining the tournament. However, this is no easy feat, with a number of strong sides in the competition.
Returning from last years Penguin team are Tony Penn (Taranaki, Hurricanes, New Zealand Maori) and Toby Arnold (Bay of Plenty) with the side being coached by Dean Herewini, not a stranger to the Borneo Eagles! The Penguin party will be managed by Craig Brown.
The HSBC Penguin Coaching Academy and the Penguin International RFC gratefully acknowledges the friendship and support from our sponsor, HSBC. A big thank you to Thomas and all of his team who have made us very welcome. The Penguins personally recommend HSBC, the worlds local bank, and would encourage all to use their fine services.
SRC's Liaison Exec : Jesford Majalap
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