Katch-Up 3: What it's really like building rugby in Hong Kong China with Guy Spanton and Marno Meyer

In this episode of Cut The Kak, we sit down with Hong Kong China assistant coach Marno Meyer and Hong Kong China captain Guy Spanton to explore what it's really like building rugby in one of the sport's fastest-growing regions.Marno shares his journey from professional rugby in South Africa and France to coaching in Hong Kong, while Guy discusses his unconventional path to international rugby and what it means to represent Hong Kong China on the world stage.We dive into the unique rugby culture in Hong Kong, the challenges and opportunities of growing the game, player development, coaching philosophies, refereeing, and the importance of creating more international opportunities for emerging rugby nations.We also discuss Hong Kong China's Rugby World Cup qualification campaign, preparations for the tournament, the impact of the Nations Cup, the connection between Sevens and 15s rugby, and some of the most memorable moments from their rugby careers.Whether you're a rugby fanatic, coach, player, or simply interested in how the game is developing around the world, this is a fascinating look behind the scenes of Hong Kong China's rugby journey.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Journey to Hong Kong08:11 – Rugby Culture in Hong Kong13:14 – Refereeing and Game Dynamics19:01 – Rugby World Cup Preparation24:10 – Diversity and Unity in Rugby32:12 – Hong Kong Sevens vs 15s Rugby38:26 – Final Thoughts & Hong Kong Sevens Invitation🎙️ Guests:• Marno Meyer – Hong Kong China Assistant Coach• Guy Spanton – Hong Kong China CenterDon't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts on the growth of rugby in Asia and the future of Hong Kong China rugby.