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Hong Kong rugby Premiership: HKU Sandy Bay relish Valley test as coach admits ‘frustration’ with early struggles
- Sandy Bay coach Will Webster is expecting a ‘fierce battle’ on Saturday but insists ‘things are starting to click’
- Causeway Bay Phoenix search for first points against Valley Black Ladies – ‘win or lose, we treasure this season’
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After Typhoon Lionrock put paid to the fourth round of fixtures, the Dettol Hong Kong Men’s Premiership welcomes a scintillating fifth game week that sees Societe Generale Valley host ImpactHK HKU Sandy Bay in a mid-table banger at Happy Valley Stadium on Saturday.
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Head coach Mark Fatialofa’s Valley side will look to put in an improved performance after their disappointing 29-20 outing against Kroll USRC Tigers. Their form has been patchy, with defeat also coming against reigning champions Natixis Hong Kong Football Club in round one.
Sitting in fourth behind Valley, Sandy Bay registered their only win of the campaign in thrilling fashion, with a last-second penalty seeing them edge past KPMG Hong Kong Scottish 20-19 a fortnight ago.
“We were pleased to get that win but disappointed with our performance,” said Sandy Bay coach Will Webster, whose side lost their opening two games of the season.
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“We generated so many opportunities but converted so few. We made strides in some key areas … but we didn’t convert and overall were left with feelings of frustration. Not being able to play last week compounded that, so we’re looking forward to Valley, which is always a real test.”
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