HONG KONG—Hong Kong stormed to a comprehensive victory 91-10 over Malaysia to take an iron grip on the Asian Rugby Championship on May 26. In sweltering conditions at the Hong Kong Football Club, Hong Kong was superior in every aspect of the game from form to fitness and highlighted the huge gulf between sides that are professional, and those which are less so. The drubbing was 13 tries to one, in favor of Hong Kong…it could have been more if safer, rather selfish options were taken. Nonetheless, Hong Kong will be well-pleased with the scoreline (and points difference), as they prepare to face Korea next week.
From the outset there was a sense of inevitability about the game. After 6 minutes Hong Kong led 14-0, with tries from lock Jamie Pincott and winger Max Denmark, and conversions from flyhalf Ben Rimene and centre Matt Rosslee. Malaysia had yet to touch the ball.
