Hong Kong Sevens

I had 3 days off last week, and was invited over to the Hong Kong sevens to do some work with a charity called the Christina Noble Childrens Foundation. They help children in Vietnam and Mongolia. Have a look at www.cncf.org for more information on the charity or www.cncf-rugbytours.com to see what they do at the Dubai 7’s, (sale fans, see if you can spot a familliar face or a familliar bald head on the opening page!). The idea of the trip was to raise awareness of the charity in Hong Kong with the view of fund raising events in the following years.

Two of my Sale team mates, Chris Mayor and Andy Vilk, were playing out there playing for England. It was great to watch them, unfortunatley they lost to Samoa in the quarters.

I have played in the sevens in Hong Kong in 2000, so it was nice to see it from a supporters view, although for those who have been I didnt make the south stand, far too old for that now……..

Tue morning was back to rehab and training, started cycling this wk.I know its going to be a long road but i am determined to get back stronger than ever. Missed the Bath win last wk but the lads are massively up for the european game this wk, and as it’s a trophy we have won twice there are high expectations round the place.

Some photos above from the trip to Hong Kong,

1)The whole cncf crew with the moto “its for the kids” just a shame someone stayed in bed all weekend, but i won’t mention any names.

2)Myself with the charity workers at the stadium, also with us is Damien Smith ex Wallaby and Queensland reds.

3)The final pic is myself Ryan o Neil and Ian Dawson, two fellas who were supposed to be looking after me all weekend but sadly ended up the other way round.