Foul!

Furious with the condition of the pitch, T-Team have taken the FA of Malaysia to task for allowing the match to take place at Petaling Jaya Stadium. They have lodged an official complaint with the national body and do not want upcoming matches to be played at the stadium. "It was impossible to play football yesterday (Saturday). The pitch was unplayable. Our players could not make decent passes or make attempts in Selangor's penalty box throughout the match," said T-Team CEO Abd Rasid Jusoh yesterday. "I am dumbfounded as the stadium management did nothing to improve the quality of its pitch after the end of last season when it was far better. "Hopefully, FAM will pick an alternative venue for Selangor. No match should be hosted at the stadium until the problem is rectified." T-Team coach Azraai Khor Abdullah described the pitch as an embarrassment. "The match was telecast 'live' so everyone saw firsthand the quality...

The 44th Cobra 10s would see the return of 11-time winners 1st New Zealand Brigade after a 25-year absence. Organising committee chairman Tan Sri Krishnan Tan believes the return of the Kiwis, who previously participated in the tournament as they were based in Singapore, would boost the strong field at PJ Stadium on Nov 9–10. Cobra, who finished runners up to Daveta Rugby last year, are expected to be among the front runners but Krishnan was quick to add it was still anyone's game. "The tournament has received tremendous support with a strong line-up of teams from seven nations. Malaysia will be represented by six local clubs. We are excited with the return of 1st New Zealand Brigade and first timers Cambodia," he said. "We hope Cobra win the tournament this time but it is all about making the most of the 20 minutes on the pitch." Read more here. HD says: Another fun filled rugby tournament.