TTRFU executive must build on current rugby talent
Trinidad and Tobago Rugby Football Union(TTRFU) president Leslie Figaro is now more confident than ever that the future of Trinidad and Tobago rugby is in good hands. Figaro's declaration came after he witnessed the T&T Development team beat the T&T Senior A 28-7 last night at the Larry Gomes Stadium,Malabar Arima.
The first game last week between the two teams ended in a 25 all stalemate.Last year the development team also registered a similair upset win over the senior team 29-24.
"A couple of the tries scored by the youngsters were well worked.They showed precise passing, control and movement and made good use of possession, different points of attack, mobility and variety. It was very encouraging.It is now up to the TTRFU executive committee to build on the opportunity presented by the talent and potential displayed by the young players."
According to Figaro the TTRFU will have to keep the development squad in training so as to focus on all areas of player development.
" There is a lot of work to be done.We need to address the physiological,mental,technical and tactical development. The players have to learn about their positional roles and what is expected. Notwithstanding the economic and financial challenges. The TTRFU must find ways and means to build and sustain a high performance environment." There are some really talented youngsters coming through.They want to improve and seem to enjoy playing rugby .In the three games to date they have showed fighting spirit and a refusal to be intimidated. Basic ingredients needed for success in the modern game of international rugby ." said Figaro
The TTRFU receives development support from the International Rugby Board(IRB) . In addition the contract of current TTRFU Technical Director ,Murray Roulston (New Zealand) is a Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs(MSYA) high performance support project.
Trinidad and Tobago is currently ranked 47 on the IRB World Ranking list and the North America and Caribbean Rugby Association(NACRA) 15s Rugby title holders.They will be defending their NACRA 15s title next year.