The Singapore Rugby Union (SRU) has named the Mens National Team that will travel to Malaysia to compete in the Asia Rugby Championships Division 1. The 25 man squad led by, Gaspar Tan will leave for Malaysia today and play the opening game of the tournament against Sri Lanka (8th May) followed by Philippines (11th May) and Malaysia (14th May). All matches will be held at Royal Selangor Club Kiara Sports Annex, Kula Lumpur

The 25 Men National Team features 12 debutants and sees the return of SEA Games rugby 7s bronze medalists Daniel Marc Chow, Muhammad Zaki and Marah Ishraf to 15 a side rugby. Gaspar will Captain the squad and will be the most experienced member with 22 caps. The team is coached by Technical Director Inoke Afeaki and assistant coach Casey Mees.

The Singapore Team, who was recently promoted back into Division 1 after Kazakhstan’s last minute withdrawal, will relish at a second chance to stake claim in the Division. Singapore was relegated last year after a controversial 20-17 lost to Philippines in extra time and 32-12 lost to Kazakhstan in the third place playoffs. The team’s aim is to stay in Division 1 for another year.

“This is a great opportunity for our team to stake our claim in Division 1 and to do the best that they can. The team that has been selected has that right blend of passion, experience and determination and we know they will do Singapore proud no matter the circumstances.. “ Noted Jonathan Leow, Vice President of SRU.

 

s/n Name Position(s) Test CAP(s)
1 Alvin, Ho Yao Wei Prop 4
2 Robertson, James Alexander Fair Prop / Hooker 6
3 George Ng Prop Debut
4 Randall Quek Prop Debut
5 Tan Soon Heng, Gaspar (Captain ) Hooker 22
6 Austin Ng Hooker Debut
7 Lee Yew Loong, Gabriel Lock / Flanker 14
8 Kenneth Lin Lock Debut
9 Warren Ansell Lock Debut
10 Chow Kwok-Ho Daniel Marc Lock / Flanker 9
11 Roberts, Matthew John Backrow 7
12 Russell Wong Yung Backrow Debut
13 Etheredge, Simon Peter Backrow 5
14 Mc Feely, Peter William Backrow 11
15 Murray Cambell Backrow Debut
16 Marah Ishraf Scrumhalf / Flyhalf 1
17 Ge Liang Scrumhalf Debut
18 Mike Patterson Flyhalf Debut
19 Tom Child Center / Winger o 2
20 Samuel, Lau Biyong Back 3 5
21 Charlie Lambert (V.Cap) Fullback / Center Debut
22 Muhammad Zaki Bin Mahmood Center / Back 3 14
23 Jay-Hykel Jailani Winger 1
24 Jonathan Wong Winger Debut
25 Bronson Ro Winger Debut