ASIA NATIONS TEST RUGBY: Division 3 Decider

25.06.2011
China v Guam in Jakarta

Asia’s biggest nation, both in size and population, meets one of Asia’s smallest, Guam in the Asia Nations Division 3 decider. The prize is entry into Asia Nations Division 2 for 2012.

Mid week China defeated hosts Indonesia 32-23 whilst Guam easily accounted for Pakistan 37-10.

These two teams have not met in a rugby test match before.

GWC Rugby Rankings
Asia Table-China 14th, Guam 15th

IRB Ranking Points
China 41.39, Guam 36.80

Prediction: Guam, with a large ex-pat contingent could upset the Favourites: Guam by 3 points

Teams

Guam

Back Row (Left to right): Matthew Sablan, Carlos Eustaquio, Pete Calori (non-travelling reserve), Matthew Toves, Dean Kaio (Asst. Coach in back), Leonard Calvo, Basil O'Mallan, Tony Terlaje Gilbert, Zeb Howser, Brandon O'Mallan, Rob Leon Guerrero, Sixto Quintanilla, Brian Ramiro, John Arceo, Coach Willie Hetaraka, Ryan McManus, Guam Rugby President Stephen Grantham

Front Row: Eddie Calvo, Randy Mendiola, Art Toves, Robbie Leon Guerrero, Paul Claros (Captain), Steven Sablan, Stephen Santos, Paul Eustaquio, Gerard Aguon, Vern Lokeijack (non-travelling reserve)

China Squad not available