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After the Philippines’ 86-20 demolition of Malaysia we spoke to Philippine Volcanoes captain Michael Letts on his move to Japan.

Lettsy and Gaz in Japan. Let’s go!

Our coverage of the Philippine Volcanoes at A5N Korea is sponsored by Globe. Enjoy Your Globe. Your Way.

Philippine men’s rugby coach Expo Mejia has announced that the Best Philippine Player of the A5N Tournament is Gareth Holgate.

From Korea Gaz flew to Fukuoka, Japan where he is starting his professional contract with the club Kyuden Voltex. Philippine Volcanoes captain Michael Letts will also fly to Japan in a few weeks, having signed with a team in Nagoya.
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The third place match between the Philippines and Malaysia is in the main field at Ansan Wa~ Stadium, and journalists cover the game from the Commentary Box upstairs.

I thought the media tent in the auxiliary field was something.

This is something. It’s next to the VIP Box and I have the entire place to myself. No wi-fi, but the very helpful translator has gone looking for a portable broadband connection. In the meantime the staff ply me with drinks, sandwiches and cookies. Apologies if the liveblog starts a bit late—we’re working on it.
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Ansan Wa~ Stadium, the main field.

What’s at stake: Staying in Division 1. The loser gets relegated to Division 2.

This is a must-win.

See you.

The team is on the pitch. The game starts in 37 minutes.

The media tent not only has pore-vision, it has wi-fi, drinks, snacks, and electrical outlets! Yay first world!

And the speakers are playing If I Were A Boy by Beyonce. As in, If I were a boy you would take my rugby coverage more seriously and not just because at this gig I’m covering for GMA News, Philippine Star, Esquire and my site.

This is the starting line-up.

1. Loose head: Austin Dacanay
2. Hooker: Phil Abraham
3. Tighthead: Richard Taylor
4. Lock: Nick Pineda
5. Lock: Jaime Urquijo
6. Flanker: Raf Zappia
7. Flanker: Chris Hitch
8. Number 8: Michael De Guzman
9. Scrum Half: Jake Letts
10. Fly Half: Oliver Saunders
11. Wing: Joven Clarke
12. Centre: Justin Coveney
13. Centre: Gareth Holgate
14. Wing: Matthew Saunders
15. Fullback: Michael Letts (Captain)
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The match will be played in the auxiliary field of Ansan Wa~ Stadium. The main field is reserved for the finals.

We’re in the media tent alongside the pitch, so close I can see their pores.
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