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14 Sept Tim Barlow suffers hamstring injury

Tim Barlow suffers a hamstring injury in training and is forced to sit out the first game against Waseda University. Will Rubie drops back to Full Back with Karelle Dixon coming in on the wing.

13 Sept T-Bone loses 8 kg during training

Canadian International prop Kevin Tkachuk shows the effect of training in the extreme heat and humidity of Japan by losing 8 kgs during the first days training. Fellow prop Henry Nwume comes 2nd in the heavyweight weight loss competition by losing 4.5 kgs. However all is not lost as Matt Street gains 0.5 kg.

To offset this weight loss, a rehydration programme is being carefully managed by the coaching team with players required to drink 1 litre of water per kg lost to ensure the players maintain their fitness and body weight.

11 Sept Japan Tour Party Announced

New Blues Captain Fraser Gemmell announces Tour Party for Japan 2002.

Full Details here.

 
 
 
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