KUALA LUMPUR: With much at stake, Malaysia will approach their third place-cum-relegation playoff against hosts Philippines in the Asia Rugby Under-19 Championships (ARC) Division One with much caution in Manila tomorrow. Despite Philippines losing 27-6 to favourites South Korea in their semi-final, national team manager Azlan Ishak is aware of the threat they pose. "Philippines’ forward play has been very good and their hooker and number eight have been among the best in the tournament so far. "The focus for us is to play a fast game and fix all the weak areas we showed in the first game (against UAE)." UAE will play South Korea in the final tomorrow for a spot in the championship division next year.

Source: New Strait Times December 15, 2017 10:41 UTC