Hogs complain about long season

Friday, August 15, 2014

The right dose: Clubs are divided over the congested programme which will see teams compete in the Sevens tournament

Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) A Division League club, Gaborone Hogs has complained about fatigue saying the season is taking too long to conclude.

They argued that teams have played a lot of rugby since the year begun.

The sevens tournament has been added for the first time to the season. Hogs spokesperson, Andrew Paxinos said the non-stop action has led to burn-out. He said some of Hogs players are not attending training due to injuries and other commitments. Paxinos was speaking to Mmegi Sport ahead of a crucial tie against defending champions, BDF Cheetahs tomorrow at Wharic Park.

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Hogs complain about long season

Botswana Rugby Union (BRU) A Division League club, Gaborone Hogs has complained about fatigue saying the season is taking too long to conclude.