Hong Kong Football Club to be host venue for the Chartis Cup played between the Asia Pacific Barbarians and World XV.

 

 

The Chartis Cup will be played between two Invitational teams, the Asia Pacific Barbarians and a World XV. Both Squads will include many star players from around the World, with all of the Ticket revenue being donated to the Japan Tsunami Appeal.

 

David Campese, Wallaby Legend and Coach for the Asia Pacific Barbarians commented, “It is fantastic to that a company such as Chartis has stepped into the lead position to make sure this Charity Match happens. This is going to be a Match the likes of which is rarely seen anywhere in the World, least of all in Asia. As well as showing our support for the people of Japan by raising funds, we also hope the Match will help promote and develop rugby from grassroots to elite level across the region, by bringing Rugby heroes from across the World together."

 

Chris Townsend, President, Chartis Asia Pacific added, "We are delighted that Chartis will be the lead sponsor of the Chartis Cup, this one-of-a-kind charity match. Not only are we helping to bring world-class rugby players to Asia and the excitement and development that can bring to the sport in the region, but we have the opportunity to help a lot of people affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, which is something that Chartis is committed to doing. It is this type of match that makes rugby such a special and unique sport. We hope that rugby fans will all have an opportunity to enjoy what promises to be a great festival."

 

Further details on Players will be announced shortly, but organizer Jon Phelps, from Carinat Sports Marketing, did reveal that Fijian aces, Sireli Bobo (Racing Metro), Vilimoni Delasau and Rupeni Caucaunibuca (both at Toulouse), New Zealands Sione Lauaki (Clemont) and from Japan, Takuro Miuchi (NTT Docomo) will all be in the APBs Squad, along with new rugby union convert Willie Mason.

 

The World XV will boast such stars as;- from France, Serge Betsen (Wasps), Jean-Baptiste Elissalde (Toulouse), Mathieu Bastareaud (Stade Francais) from England Josh Lewsey, Lesley Vainikolo (Gloucester), Steffon Armitage (London Irish) and from South Africa, Deon Carstens (Saracens) have all confirmed so far.

 

“We are delighted to have such great names committing to this match, and it promises to be a great spectacle. It has always been our hope to make sure the APB’s was about bringing rugby heroes to Asia, creating excitement, and ensuring they were accessible. It is important that rugby fans have the chance to meet their heroes. We believe this is important factor in helping the game to grow in Asia as well.” Said Phelps.

 

Japanese rugby great, Takuro Miuchi, commented. ““I am deeply honoured to be a part of this unique Match as a player. I know this show of support by the rugby community across the world, and particularly in HK will bring some happiness to hearts of people in Japan. We can only say thank you to Chartis for making this happen.“

 

Trevor Gregory, Chairman, HKRFU said, “We are delighted that this charity match will be played in Hong Kong. This is a great opportunity for the rugby community to show its support for our friends in Japan, and to see some of the stars of world rugby in action."

 

 

The Match will be played at the Hong Kong Football Club on Saturday 11th June. - Kick off at 17:00 (TBC)

 

Ground entry by Programme: Adults: HK$300 Child: HK$50

 

There will be an opportunity to Reserve seats.

For further information please contact: enquiries@carinat.com