Hong Kong women’s sevens team aim to step up at their home tournament
Professional and more prepared, the Hong Kong side heads boldly into the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Women's Sevens tournament on Thursday.
Professional and more prepared, the Hong Kong side heads boldly into the Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Women's Sevens tournament on Thursday.
Spending the last year as full-time athletes, guided by rugby legend Anna Richards and with much-needed game time, their confidence has soared - and World Rugby Women's Sevens Series newbies China are set to feel the force of their conviction.
We’re working together better and are more dedicated. The team now see the whole picture
"We're going to really try to give China a run for their money," said top try-scorer Natasha Olson-Thorne. "Having the time to practise those skills, as a job, has made us so much better."
Before they meet their mainland cousins on Thursday afternoon, the team face an early game against Singapore before a clash with long-time rivals Kazakhstan.
"We're working together better and are more dedicated. The team now see the whole picture," added captain Royce Chan Leong-sze, who heads into her 10th tournament this year.
Amateurs Singapore have proven easy pickings in the past but the pressure is on for a high-scoring win. "If it comes down to points, we need to be one of the two best losers," said Richards.
