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- Updated: 8 June 2018
Cayman defeated Mexico 39-17 in their last home game in 2017 and will look to replicate that success in front of their home supporters again.
A lot will be on the line on 9 June when the FFP Cayman Islands National Men’s XV Team hosts rivals Bermuda for Health City Cayman Big Game 9. With the withdrawal of Trinidad and Tobago from the Rugby Americas North regional qualifiers, this is a must win for the home team.
A win on Saturday at Truman Bodden Sports Complex will mean a playoff match at home in early 2019 against either Guyana or Mexico for the right to play in the 2019 Americas Rugby Challenge against Western Hemisphere powerhouses.
Cayman defeated Mexico 39-17 in their last home game in 2017 and will look to replicate that success in front of their home supporters again.
A 24-man team has been selected for the all-important game, including eight national team rookies. Shane Cusack, Jeffrey Robinson, Dave Stringer, Phil Parker, Killian Everard, Dylan Bostock, Iain Smith, and Barry John Goude all have a shot at making their debuts for the Cayman Islands senior side.
The full team is:
1. Jordan Southway
2. Andy Hall
3. Jonny Gibson
4. Shane Cusack*
5. Chris Kennedy (Captain)
6. Jeffrey Robinson*
7. Shane Westin
8. Ben Blair (Vice Captain)
9. Dave Stringer*
10. Morgan Shelver
11. Iain Currie
12. Phil Parker*
13. Venasio Tokatokavanua
14. Justin Wight
15. Killian Everard*
16. Richard Adams
17. Dan Florek
18. Peter De Vere
19. Dylan Bostock*
20. Mark Soto
21. Robbie Cribb
22. Morgan Hayward
23. Ian Smith*
24. Barry John Goude*
*National XV debut
Head Coach – Garry Southway
Director of Rugby – Jovan Bowles
Team Manager – Rhian Minty
Rugby Consultant – Ólan Daly
Head Physio – Dwain McGuiness
Operations & Event Manager – Caroline Deegan
Kick-off is 4:00 p.m.
Cayman was due to host Trinidad & Tobago on 23 June.
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