Rugby coach bucks the trend of opting for naturalised players in Asia Sevens


PETALING JAYA: At a time when many national sports bodies are turning to naturalised and mixed heritage athletes in search of quick success, rugby coach Nik Safuan Ismade has chosen to go against the grain.

For the opening leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series in Hangzhou starting this Saturday, Nik Safuan is banking fully on local talent.

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