Ruggers gearing up for tough challenge from Bajans

The national rugby squad working on defensive alignments during yesterday’s practice at the National Park Rugby Field. (Orlando Charles photo)

More renowned for their 7s rugby exploits, the six-time NACRA 7s champions are hard at work preparing for the NACRA senior men’s 15s Caribbean championships home game against Barbados on May 18.

Forty-seven players have been shortlisted to be involved in Skills and Fitness Training Programmes five days per week at the National Park’s rugby field and according to Coach, Theodore Henry top priority is being given to strength, speed, agility and fitness training.

“The time leading up to the Barbados game is short so we try to blend some conditioning work with the speed,