Local ruggers confident of retaining NACRA Caribbean Championships title

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Members of the national rugby team going through a practice session yesterday at the National Park. (Orlando Charles photo)
Members of the national rugby team going through a practice session yesterday at the National Park. (Orlando Charles photo)

By Emmerson Campbell

Captain of the local rugby team, Ryan Gonsalves, is confident that his side will retain its NACRA Caribbean Championships title as well as qualify for the International Rugby Board 2013 Rugby World Cup.

These events are scheduled for August 25 and 26 at the Twin Elms Grounds in Ottawa, Canada.

The Ottawa tournament is combined with the NACRA Caribbean Championships,