中國香港欖球總會宣布主場迎戰德國 HONG KONG CHINA RUGBY ANNOUNCES HOME TESTS AGAINST GERMANY

中國香港欖球總會很高興宣布於11月將舉行兩場對德國的國際測試賽，賽事分別於11月14日(星期二) 晚上7時、掃桿埔運動場，以及11月18日(星期六) 下午4時半、假香港仔運動場舉行。

目前世界排名第24的中國香港隊將面對第32的德國。兩支球隊彼此並不陌生——上一次對陣可追塑至這場2018年「欖球世界盃」終極外圍賽，當時香港惜敗於德國。預料賽事競爭激烈，相信德國會以力量型陣容應戰，運用戰術並積極搶攻。中國香港男子 15 人欖球代表隊主教練Andrew Douglas表示「與德國的對壘是一個挑戰。他們早前參加過歐洲欖球錦標賽，今年也曾對陣格魯吉亞般的強隊，意味著他們亦已為這系列賽做好準備。我們的目標是透過整合年輕球員、新晉中國香港代表及資深球員，以增加板凳深度。我亦特別期待能為早前代表中國香港參加肯雅『 U20 世界青年欖球盃』的球員頒發喼帽。」

「另外，我亦期望能建立出戰明年6月舉行的亞洲欖球錦標賽的傑出陣容。與德國隊的對壘，對我們的隊伍來說亦是一次重大考驗，但我熱切期待。」Andrew表示。與德國的測試賽將為中國香港隊提供一個絕佳機會，長遠培養隊員並為港隊注入新血，為晉身新一輪的「欖球世界盃」資格做好準備。「很高興能接待德國欖球隊。這對我們的球員來說，是一個令人興奮的機會。能與國際強隊對壘，球員定獲益良多，同時藉以評估及衡量己隊的實力。」中國香港欖球總會行政總裁麥偉彬說。「這對我們來說，是一個絕妙機遇。球隊將共聚整整一周，一起面對陌生環境，這將為他們提供前所未有的覺悟，這種經歷對球員來說確實很特別。而且，這對團隊建設亦有碩大貢獻。」德國國家隊教練Mark Kuhlmann說。受場地限限，11月14日首場比賽將不設現場觀眾。不過，球迷可以透過中國香港欖球總會YouTube 頻道直播觀賞比賽。第二場比賽定於11月18日假香港仔運動場舉行，並將公開售票，成人票價為港幣100元，12歲及以下兒童免費入場。當日場內將設餐飲美饌，當然少不得精彩的欖球對決。

請即購票： https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com 「我們邀請所有欖球迷一起觀看賽事、享受一個精彩下午，共聚一個滿載欖球樂趣的精彩下午。緊記11月18日，一起到場支持球隊！」麥偉彬道。

Hong Kong China Rugby is delighted to announce two international test matches against Germany this November, on Tuesday,14th (at So Kon Po Recreation Ground, kick-off at 7pm HKT) and on Saturday, 18th (at Aberdeen Sports Ground, kick- off at 4.30pm HKT).

Germany, currently ranked 32nd in the world, will face off against Hong Kong China, who are currently eight ahead. The two teams are no strangers to each other, with the most recent encounter Germany’s win in the 2018 Rugby World Cup Repechage in Marseille.

“Germany presents an exciting challenge for HKCR. They have already competed in the European championship and faced strong teams like Georgia this year, indicating their readiness for this upcoming series. Our objective is to enhance the depth of our squad by integrating young talents, recently qualified representatives from Hong Kong China, and veteran players. The prospect of awarding caps to players who represented HKC at the U20 World Trophy in Kenya is particularly thrilling,” said Andrew Douglas, Hong Kong China men’s 15s team Head Coach.

“I am eager to identify exceptional talent that can take us into the ARC's next June. The challenge posed by Germany is something I eagerly anticipate, as it will be a significant test for our team.” Andrew added..

"We are delighted to host our friends from Germany. This is an exciting opportunity for our players to gain valuable experience and measure their abilities against a strong international side." said Mr. Robbie McRobbie, CEO of Hong Kong China Rugby.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for us. The team will be spending a full week together, likely facing entirely new conditions, which will offer them fresh insights they may not have encountered before. This experience holds something truly special for the players. Last but not least, it also promises to be a great contribution to team building.", said Germany’s national coach Mark Kuhlmann.

Due to venue constraints, the first match on November 14th will be an invitation-only event. However, supporters and rugby enthusiasts can enjoy the action through live streaming on the Hong Kong China Rugby YouTube channel. The second match, scheduled for 18th November at Aberdeen Sports Ground, will be open for public ticket sales, with general admission ticketing priced at HK$100 for adults, and children 12 and under 12 free of charge. There’ll be plenty of cold drinks, yummy food, and great rugby on offer for local fans.

Secure your seat here: https://www.tickets.hkrugby.com/

"We invite all rugby fans to join us in celebrating the sport and being part of what promises to be a great afternoon of rugby. Get the date in the diary and make sure you come along to get behind our home town heroes!," added Robbie McRobbie.

Information and photo source : Hong Kong China Rugby