Both teams will make the short trip to compete at the annual Thailand Rugby Union (TRU) Southern 7s on Saturday (Sept 9) and Sunday at the Phang Nga Province Stadium.
Fielding teams in the Mixed Under 12s, Boys Under 14s, and former Open Mens title holders, the Vagabonds are sure to feature as a powerhouse throughout the competition. The Vagabonds Junior Academy team also bring pedigree going into the tournament, having claimed first place in last year’s 2022 Krabi Cup.
The Vagabonds Open Mens team will will travel with a strong squad, bringing a mixture of fleet-footed youth and hard running experience. Spectators should keep an eye out for key performances from regular stand-outs, Dan Ashburn and Paul Rothwell, in addition to the up and coming Ben Williams and young flyer Daniil Komandir.
From the Academy teams, expectation is high for a strong first Thailand tournament from Arthur Pinel, formerly of Singapore Irish Rugby Club and the electrifying pace of Asia Center Foundation (ACF) prodigy Jirasak “Sun” Panoi.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to support their local Phuket club, with the stadium just a one-hour’s drive from Phuket.
A special thank you to all of the Vagabonds and Vagabonds Academy sponsors, in particular Phukets Finest Properties, Asia Center Foundation, OG Fightwear and Tarn Tara Spa for assisting in sending the junior teams to compete in this Thailand Rugby Union official tournament.
First and second placed teams in the Southern Divisions will be invited to compete in the National 7s tournament in the coming weeks.
If interested in playing rugby or learning more about the Junior Academy please visit the Phuket Vagabonds Rugby, Phuket Vagabonds Rugby or ACG Phuket Facebook pages.