Shoaw, MRSM Kuching cruise into last eight

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MRSM Kuching players and Vincent in high spirits after registering two wins at SMKA Shoaw school field yesterday.

MRSM Kuching players and Vincent in high spirits after registering two wins at SMKA Shoaw school field yesterday.

KUCHING: Last year’s finalists SMK Agama Sheikh Haji Othman Abdul Wahab (Shoaw) and Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Kuching cruised into the Cup quarterfinals of the MSS Sarawak 10s U15 Rugby Championship at SMKA Shoaw field yesterday.

The defending champions Shoaw were simply a class above SMK Luar Bandar Miri when they steamrollered over the latter 60-0 in the Group A opener.

Shoaw went on to demolish 2013 finalists MRSM Mukah 39-0 to top the group and book their place in the Cup last eight.

“My boys are doing well today and they won both matches with a very handsome margin.

“I guess they feel more at home playing at their home ground although the pitch is now very muddy after a heavy downpour at around 2pm,” said Shoaw coach Zulkaranainhisham Sarbini.

Meanwhile, MRSM Kuching also had a good day as they blanked SMK Sacred Heart of Sibu 15-0 in the first game in Group B and SMK Muara Tuang 5-0 in the second game to top the group.

“The players, the majority of them retained from last year’s squad, played up to my expectations today.

“We will try our best to advance to the Cup semi-finals tomorrow,” said MRSM Kuching coach Vincent Nelos who is wary of the opponents whoever they may be.

He observed that teams like Kolej Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah, SM Sains Kuching Utara, SMK Tebedu and MRSM Mukah are also playing well.

Today’s quarterfinal matches are between Shoaw and SM Sains Kuching, MRSM Kuching versus SMK Wira Penrissen, Kolej versus SMK Muara Tuang and Sains Kuching Utara versus MRSM Mukah.