Saizul to take over as head coach of national rugby team


KUALA LUMPUR: Mohd Saizul Hafifi Md Noor is set to make a return to the national rugby scene, this time as head coach of the 15s squad.

The former national player admitted he was taken aback when Malaysia Rugby (MR) offered him the role, as he was initially expected to serve as an assistant coach.

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