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Test match or friendly? Uncertainties loom over Malaysia v S’pore rugby clash | Scoop
With a match set on Saturday between Malaysia and Singapore, 15s squad head coach Farid Syazwan Abu Bakar has said that the team is still unsure if it will be a test match or a friendly game. – Malaysia Rugby pic, May 9, 2024
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Test match or friendly? Uncertainties loom over Malaysia v S’pore rugby clash

15s squad head coach says they are yet to get official confirmation on nature of match as if it’s a friendly, national tean can bring all 34 players as result not a priority

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Adam Zamri
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6:04 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The status of the upcoming rugby match between Malaysia and Singapore scheduled on Saturday is uncertain, with doubts lingering if it will be designated as a test match or a friendly encounter. 

Speaking to Scoop, the head coach of the 15s squad, Farid Syazwan Abu Bakar expressed his uncertainty, stating that they are yet to receive official confirmation regarding the nature of the match set to take place at the Johor Rugby Stadium. 

Should the match be officially recognised as a test match, it would hold significance in terms of earning world ranking points, with each team restricted to a squad of 23 players. 

Conversely, if it is deemed a friendly game, its outcome would not impact the ranking positions of the participating nations. 

Farid Syazwan (pic) says the nature of the match matters as it will determine its objective and game plan. – Malaysia Rugby pic, May 9, 2024

“Initially, what was communicated was that Singapore wanted to hold a test match, and the request was formally sent to World Rugby. 

“However, until now, there has been no response as to whether this Saturday’s match is a test match or a friendly game.  

“If it is a friendly game, then we can bring all 34 players in the squad to face Singapore and the result of the match is not our priority – although we aim for victory.  

“Our main objective is to field the best lineup for the upcoming Asia Rugby Championship,” said Farid. 

Based on the latest world ranking standings, Malaysia is ranked 50th globally, while Singapore is ranked 55th. 

Saturday’s match will be a test for Malaysia, which will face teams such as South Korea, Hong Kong, and the United Arab Emirates in the Asia Rugby Championship starting June. – May 9, 2024 

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