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Falcons are planning to tackle the Sharjah 10s
The UAE national dominated Falcons side exceeded all expectations with a fine run of displays. Next stop is the Sharjah 10s tournament in February.
- By Steve Hill, Correspondent
- Published: 23:31 May 3, 2009
Dubai: Next step for the new Falcons club is the Sharjah 10s tournament in February after a hugely promising debut effort at the Dubai Sevens.
The UAE nationals-dominated side exceeded all expectations with a fine run of displays. And coach John Mamea is now keen to maintain the momentum generated in Dubai by lining up further competitive action for a group of players who six months ago did not even know what rugby was.
The former Samoan international said: "It's been an awesome experience for the boys. We now need to sort out more game time for them."
Mamea has relished his role. "These guys are very like Polynesians," he said. "That's why I think we get on so well. They're very tight in terms of friends and family."
He had particular praise for Mohammad Taimor "he has the heart of a lion" while seven tries in two games by Muhammad Hassain were ample proof of his speed and ability.
It was a good tournament all round for the Falcons with their women's team overcoming the Exiles 7-5 in the Gulf final, Eunice Leota claiming the vital try and conversion.
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