Captain of T&T’s under-18 rugby squad, Shaquille Cummings, will lead a 12-member team into the Fourth Commonwealth Youth Games (CYG) as the ruggermen compete in the Rugby 7s competition on the Isle of Man from September 10-11. T&T has been placed in Pool B of the event. Also contesting in Pool B are South Africa, England and Sri Lanka. Australia, Canada and Youth Games hosts Isle of Man will battle for medal places in Pool A. Speaking about T&T’s placement, team manager Rudolph Jack said: “In an eight team draw at this level there will be no place to hide. To play South Africa and England, two of the biggest names in world rugby will be quite an experience for my players. Sri Lanka, from what I have read cannot be taken lightly. I’m confident in the squad of players going to Isle of Man, and I know we’ll give a good account of ourselves during the competition. The main thing for me is that the boys enjoy and learn something from the competition which will serve them well in the future.” Events will take place at the National Sports Centre on Douglas Promenade. The CYG is for young athletes between 16 and 18 years.
T&T CYG U-18 Contingent
Players
Caribs- Akash Bejai, Andel Francis, Shaquille Tull
Harvard- Tariq Cheekes (Vice Captain) Rainbow- Dario De La Rosa, Themba Jack, Dekeel Julien, Jamaal Stewart
Royalians- Shaquille Cummings (Captain), Argus Des Vignes, Jamaal Seechan
YTC-Olton Charles
Team Management:
Manager- Rudolph Jack
Coaches- Willet Wayne Pantor, Carlton Felix
Massage therapist- Derek Ashby Williams.
Source: www.guardian.co.tt