Super idea: Series boosts Hong Kong’s Women’s Rugby World Cup hopes
Jo Hull’s side face Kazakhstan in a key warm-up Test in November ahead of hosting in December the final qualifiers for next year’s global showpiece
No stone will be left unturned ahead of Hong Kong’s crucial 2017 Women’s Rugby World Cup qualifiers in December thanks to the second edition of the Hong Kong Rugby Union Women’s Super Series.
Introduced last year in a bid to create internal representative competition in Hong Kong, the Super Series aids talent identification and development as an entry point for senior performance rugby.
And with Hong Kong hosting the final qualifiers for next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup in December, this season’s Super Series is a key part of the build-up as national team coach Jo Hull’s side seek what would be a first-ever appearance for Hong Kong at the global event.
“It is critical in our preparation. We can train as much as we want, but we need to see the girls under pressure in a structured situation and in competitive situations and how they respond,” said Hull, with Hong Kong set to face Kazakhstan in a key warm-up Test in November.
“It is an opportunity to challenge some of our more senior players as they are preparing for Kazakhstan and the World Cup qualifier.”