The Southerners are a well-established club with many tournament successes meaning the Vagabonds will need to be at their very best to beat them.
Last time out the Vagabonds, led by the irrepressible Dan Ashburn, won a feisty and competitive encounter against Krabi. Tomorrow’s contest will have the same intensity and if the Vagabonds are to win, they will need all the quality play they can muster. It will be a front foot encounter with the more disciplined team over the 80 minutes likely to win.
When pride is on the line it becomes more than just a game and support can help motivate the Vagabonds players that extra yard so why not come along and support your local rugby team.
All are welcome to the family-friendly environment at the ACG, with drinks and refreshments served throughout (I can personally vouch for the delicious pies!). It is a great place to not only watch some great rugby action but to also meet new friends.
I witnessed more of the fine work done by and at the ACG last Saturday morning (Sept 14) when I had the pleasure of attending a Vagabonds junior Academy session.
The Academy meets every Saturday morning from 9am for 90 minutes and caters for children between the ages of 6 and 16.
If your child is interested in learning how to play rugby, I would urge you to consider taking him or her along as the sessions are fun, safe and well organised. It is also a great opportunity for young players to make new friends.
The Vagabonds’ under-16 side, which also contained several members from the under-14 side, were in action last Saturday when they lost away in Krabi.
The youngsters get their chance for revenge when the Krabi Rugby Cup is played at the same venue on Oct 26 and 27.
For more details on rugby at the ACG contact rugby@phuketvagabonds.com or visit their Facebook page or the ACG Facebook page.
The Global Rugby Coach, Mike Penistone, is a globally renowned professional rugby coach based in Phuket who is also an ambassador for the Asia Center Foundation, a charity for disadvantaged children. For more information visit: www.rugbycoachingconsultancy.com.