HONG Kong China begin their home WXV Global Series Challenger campaign against a Brazil side arriving with confidence after back-to-back victories over a South Africa A team.
The hosts have not played at home since 2024 and will hope the occasion can inspire them against an opponent they have never faced before and whose attacking game has developed rapidly. Lead coach Tumua Ioane has selected a squad blending established internationals with several of Hong Kong China’s sevens players.
Veteran Lee Ka Shun, one of the few survivors of the 2017 World Cup squad, is approaching th...