In a rather sad and disappointing turn of things, Hall 4 has been kicked out of Inter Hall Games Rugby without even stepping onto the field.
For Rugby Day One, we were slated to play our group matches - first against Hall 3, then to see if we were to move into the Winners' or Losers' Pool, before a possible third group match. Hence on this day, all quarter finalists would be decided, meaning that since we were walkover-ed, we are completely out of this year's IHG Rugby.
A visibly disappointed Praga, the team manager and also captain, expressed to Publications that Hall 4 actually stood a good chance against Hall 3, and therefore we might have done better this year than last. Unfortunately, absentees, injuries and late withdrawals reduced an originally ample squad into the mere five ruggers who showed up. As the convenor rushed us to register our hall, Praga and Sports Secretary Hsi En tried their best to rally support from simply anyone available in hall. Since it was a Sunday, resources were stretched.
With the convenor put in a spot and his deadline for us looming, Praga made the hard decision to withdraw, upon consulting Hsi En as well.
Here are some shots of IHG Rugby itself, without us.
The reputable and feared Hall 2 team. They went on to blaze through their two opponents and easily advanced to the Quarters.
Halls 9 and 12 in a ruck.
IHG Rugby defending champions Hall 6 in their warm-up drills, under the instruction of their captain.
Two favourites warming up. fore: Hall 7. back: Hall 6.
Perfect line-out. Hall 3 (in yellow) went on to upset the group favourites Hall 7.
Hall 6, all ready for their late opponents. The defending champions, missing their two injured stars, went on to lose both matches and were eliminated in the group stage.
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