The Colombian national team will compete in the match with the Netherlands under the leadership of Uruguayan coach Luis Pedro Achard. This is reported by the International Rugby Federation (IRB). Recall that previous coach Las Tucanes had a disappointing run at the inaugural WXV 3 tournament in Dubai last year, so it will now be a match against the Netherlands to determine whether Colombia will return to World Rugby Women’s Under-15s in 2024.
Achard admits that the match will not be easy because the Colombians will have to play for 80 minutes in a cold European climate. There will be a lot at stake for the Colombian women’s team. The team’s immediate goal is to beat the Netherlands and play Brazil in the summer to qualify for the 2025 Rugby World Cup.
It is worth noting that Colombian rugby players have a greater chance of successfully representing their country at the international level because they have spent years developing this opportunity. The men’s team first needs to start reducing the score difference with the countries of South America.
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Wales likely to lose the opportunity to acquire emerging talent Immanuel Feyi-Waboso
Exeter Chiefs’ emerging talent, Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, has reportedly decided to pledge his international eligibility to England rather than Wales. The 21-year-old winger, born in Wales and qualified for England, is set to participate in Steve Borthwick’s alignment camp before the 2024 Six Nations, ruling out the possibility of representing Wales under Warren Gatland.
While attending the camp doesn’t finalize Feyi-Waboso’s eligibility, it strongly indicates his intention to play for England. Despite initially representing Wales at the youth level and starting his professional career in Cardiff, he has excelled for Exeter since joining from Wasps in 2023.
England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, commended Feyi-Waboso’s breakout performance for the Chiefs and mentioned that squad selection on January 17 will be based on players’ current form and competitiveness in the Premiership. With England’s World Cup star Henry Arundell ineligible and veteran Jonny May retired, Feyi-Waboso could bring youthful energy to the back three, especially with Elliot Daly and Anthony Watson entering the later stages of their careers.
Fiji men’s 7s head coach Ben Gollings is urging for patience following a harsh critique
Fiji’s men’s 7s head coach, Ben Gollings, has responded with a call for patience and resilience in the face of recent criticism from sevens legend Jerry Tuwai. As Gollings prepares his squad for the upcoming HSBC SVNS leg in Perth and the looming defense of Fiji’s Olympic gold medal in Paris, he acknowledges the team’s challenging period last year, where they failed to secure any victories in the HSBC rounds.
Facing the monumental task of living up to Fiji’s legacy as double Olympic gold medalists under coaches like Ben Ryan and Gareth Baber, Gollings emphasizes the necessity of enduring difficult times. In a talk with the Fiji Times, he said that success is like building Rome – it doesn’t happen quickly. The coach also reminded out that success does not happen instantly. It vital to remain resilient during difficult times in order to grow and remain concentrated on one’s goals.
Despite Tuwai’s harsh critique, where he questioned Gollings’ ability to handle the coaching role, Gollings remains focused on the goals ahead. He expresses the team’s eagerness to start the year on a positive note by targeting victory in the Perth 7s. Gollings acknowledges the pressure associated with defending an Olympic title, especially with teams actively seeking to outperform Fiji.
To keep the team fit, Gollings plans to participate in the local McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s in Sigatoka. This tournament will help assess and test the players, especially the newer and younger members. Gollings sees it as a crucial chance for them to showcase their skills before the first international 7s tournament in Australia. Overall, Gollings stays positive, acknowledging challenges but highlighting the importance of persistence and gradual improvement in the team’s journey.
