The Rugby Americas North (RAN) 7s championships kicks off today in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the ‘Green Machine’ will look to transform into robot mode in order to end its four-year title drought.
A mix of youth and experience, the local outfit will open their Pool C campaign at noon against Belize at Meridian Fields in Providenciales, followed by a clash against Bermuda from 14:15h.
After day one, the top two teams from each of the three pools will advance to the Cup competition, while the bottom team will play for the Plate on day two.
For the Cup competition, the six nations that advance will be re-seeded into two pools of three and play against each of their pool opponents in their first two games tomorrow. After those two rounds, the top-seeded nation in each pool will advance to the Cup Final, while the two second-place teams will play for bronze and the two third-place teams will play in the 5th/6th place match.
Since surrendering the title to Jamaica in 2017, Guyana has been unable to regain the coveted trophy. Their drought may end on this sojourn. The tournament acts as a qualifier for next year’s World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, with the winning side gaining the opportunity to compete for the 16th and final spot on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.
‘Green Machine’ squad reads Jamal Angus (Captain), Godfrey Broomes, Rondell McArthur, Osei McKenzie, Fabian Joseph, Lancelot Adonis, Peabo Hamilton, Avery Corbin, O’Neil Charles, Jonathon Garnett, Lionel Holder, and Tyrese Prescod.
