Pint-sized Faridzal up for challenge in Glasgow


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 03 Jul 2014

Scrum-half Muhammad Faridzal Ismail (left) in training with his team-mates at National Sports Council, Bukit Jalil. - SIA HONG KIAU/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Size does not matter. Muhammad Faridzal Ismail stands at only 1.63m but he fears no one on the pitch.

The 25-year-old scrum-half is ready to face bigger and stronger players when he represents Malaysia in the rugby Sevens at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games from July 23-Aug 4.

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