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All Blacks legend DJ Forbes hails return of Hong Kong Sevens – ‘it’s awesome to be back’

  • Retired star fired up for new Series and admits ‘there are no easy games any more’
  • Forbes put more than 100 youngsters through their paces at clinic organised by Valley RFC and New Zealand consulate

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DJ Forbes, ambassador for the HKRU, joins a training session in Happy Valley. Photo: Edmond So

All Blacks legend DJ Forbes is back in Hong Kong doing what he loves most – giving the next generation of rugby stars a helping hand, in a sport that now takes him around the world as an ambassador.

On Thursday night Forbes was in his element as he put more than 100 youngsters through their paces during a rugby clinic organised by Valley RFC with the support of the New Zealand consulate.

The retired star said he was happy to return to a city he described as the “home of the Sevens”.

“It’s been a long time,” Forbes said. “It’s awesome to be back in Hong Kong. It’s a great way to kick off the World Sevens Series.

Young Hong Kong rugby fans presented All Blacks legend DJ Forbes with this piece of art during a special rugby clinic at Happy Valley Race Course. Photo: Matthew Eaton
Young Hong Kong rugby fans presented All Blacks legend DJ Forbes with this piece of art during a special rugby clinic at Happy Valley Race Course. Photo: Matthew Eaton

“I know everyone’s gone through a little bit of trouble and grief to get things back to normal right across the world, but if there’s a city that’s going to give it a good crack, then Hong Kong’s a great place to start.

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