THE much-awaited game two of the Off-Season Challenge between Honiara-based Malaita Crusaders Rugby Club and Eastern Highlanders of Bellona has been rescheduled for Tuesday 26 October 2021.
This was confirmed by the organisers of the Clash, who in a statement explained that the matchday is moved to next week following the death of a family member, of players within the Eastern Highlanders team.
“The postponement is to honour and show our respect to the East Bellona community who lost one of their loved ones, yesterday (Tuesday evening). As games organisers which is made up of officials from both teams, we have jointly agreed not to go ahead with tomorrow’s (Thursday) game until after the body of their loved one is taken home and laid to rest.
“As per the theme of this small challenge, it is our collective obligations to respect the different cultures we represent, and this is one of the key reasons why we bring together these young talents from the two provinces. To learn and understand each other’s cultures and traditions. Death has a big symbol in both our cultures and so we make sure the highest respect and honour is granted to those affected,” Organisers stated in their statement.
Game two will therefore be held Tuesday next week with girls’ teams of both sides to start off the excitements with a 10s aside match. This is quite similar to 7s and a little feat of 15s. The gate opens at 3 pm. The first match is to kick off at 3:30 pm, followed by the main match at 4 pm.
Organisers thanked supporters and fans of both teams for their understanding. We wish to also thank them for their turnout and support in game one, and we anticipate seeing a much bigger turnout for game two next week.
SOURCE: Warriors Clash Media
