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8/9/2019 Volume 2, Issue1
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Training with JKTraining with JKTraining with JKTraining with JK
S E O U L S U R V I V O R SS E O U L S U R V I V O R SS E O U L S U R V I V O R SS E O U L S U R V I V O R S
R U G B Y F O O T B A L L C L U BR U G B Y F O O T B A L L C L U BR U G B Y F O O T B A L L C L U BR U G B Y F O O T B A L L C L U B
M A R C H 2 0 1 0V O L U M E 2 I S S U E 1
I N B R I E F :
Training is on at Jamwon RugbyPitch every Saturday at 10am. As
per usual.
An optional training session is
being organized for Wednesday
evenings. Keep on an eye out for
the latest info.
Maybe Next Weekend
C O N T E N T S :
Page 2: JK Dinner, Lost Survi-
vors.
Page 3: Player Profile - James
Tucker.
Page 4: Old articles.
Page 5: Survivors Mailbag.
Page 6: Busan Trip, Pitch Di-
rections.
WEBSIT E :
www.survivorsrfc.com
Full contact rugby teams are
springing up all over the pen-
insula. To participate in your
local area check out the
Expat Rugby link at the
Survivors website.
Dues for the year 2010 are
50,000 won. There will be a
dispensation for those who
register later in the year. You
will receive a complimentary
Survivors tie once they come
on line.
First YSC game April 24th in
Guangzhou.
By Kurt Taogaga
In a huge coup for the Oakwood Seoul Survivors,the team was able to hold a training session on a
chilly Wednesday night at the Seoul Foreign
School under the tutelage of All Black legend
John Kirwan. Hero of the 1987 Rugby World Cup
and the face of depression awareness in New
Zealand, Kirwan enjoyed a career in rugby that
straddled both the amateur and professional eras
and has experienced the upheavals and the op-
portunities that money brought to the game at that
crucial juncture.
Unsurprisingly, the turnout was strong for a
chance to train under the current coach of the
Japanese national squad. Bolstered by an enthusi-
astic contingent of Colts players, the Survivors
were immediately put through their paces with
warm-up variations on touch rugby designed to
keep players moving at maximum speed and
thinking on their toes at all times. JK, as he is
affectionately known, also introduced a series of
drills that he uses with the Japanese national
squad to develop those players core skills in
passing, catching and tackling. The drills have
already been enthusiastically adopted by the Sur-
vivors coaching staff and players alike. JK re-
ferred to these drills as the Japanese players rice
and miso, meaning that they were the basic staple
of the Japanese national squads training sessions.If the Survivors adopt these practices as their rice
and kimchi perhaps the squad can go one better
in the Yellow Sea Cup for 2010.
John Kirwan demonstrates new defensive techniques to an attentive Survivors outfit.
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By Jacob Leonard
How many Rugby Legends have you
met? For a few lucky Survivors, that
number is at least one. On the 18th ofFebruary, the New Zealand Chamber
of Commerce presented A Night withJohn Kirwan. The dinner was held at
the Grand Hyatt, a place Survivors
usually do not frequent. First, the
guests were treated with heaps of free
or complementary beers and wine.
They spared no expenses to providethe best of both. Captain Cooker, a
fine Manuka Beer, and Hunters wine
(Simons stash) were given to all who
attended. Following introductions,
attendees were graced with a J.K.speech. He spoke about life as an All
Black and how tough times can be
made easier with the help of others.
The guests were then treated to an
outstanding spread. During that lamb
and beetroot jam feast, big screensflashed highlight footage of J.K.s days
as an All Black. Rugby World Cup
together, nearly 4.5 million won was
raised to aid in the future of rugby.Finally, guests were able to chat and
drink the night away. They were able
to ask the World Cup Winning
Winger his thoughts on rugby and life.
(Continued on page 6)
scenes from 1987 made the dinner a
special night for everyone especiallythe Kiwis in the house. Following
dinner and the gay Auckland winger
highlights, an auction was held to raise
money for rugby for foreign children
here on the Korean Peninsula. All
A Legendary Night with JKA Legendary Night with JKA Legendary Night with JKA Legendary Night with JK
The Oakwood Seoul Survivors have taken some hits this year. In 2009 and early this year, we have lost or are about to
lose the services of some longstanding Survivors as well as those who were only here briefly but contributed what they
could in the time they were with us.
Lets see this as an opportunity to blood new players on the field and in organizational roles and recruit others to join our
great club and keep the momentum going this year. If I have missed anyone from the list below, please forgive me.
Best of luck to all these Survivors in all their future endeavours!
Nick Abas
Cameron Bolstad
Jonathon Decesari
John GoddardAisea Hoeft
Sebastian Ibarra
Richard Jones
David Judge
RJ Karas
Rawiri King
Juan Nieto
Justin Painter
Hendrick Perry
Rafael Valdez
Alexander Walsh
Returned to Canada
Returned to New Zealand
Moved to Mexico
Moved to Hong KongMoved to Italy
Returned to the USA
Returned to New Zealand
Returned to England
Moved to Australia
Moved to Taiwan
Returned to Venezuela
Moved to Turkey
Moved to Hawaii
Returned to Paraguay
Returned to New Zealand
Survivors Rebuilding in 2010Survivors Rebuilding in 2010Survivors Rebuilding in 2010Survivors Rebuilding in 2010
Survivors toast the night with former All Black legend John Kirwan.
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Nickname: The Stain
Position: CentreBirthdate: 21/03/1983
Hometown: Wendover, England
Player Profile: James Tucker
James The Stain Tucker has anchored the Survivorspotent backline throughout 2009. His no-nonsense at-tack and confrontational tackling style earned him therespect of his peers and a starting spot in this seasonsbig fixtures. An unusual sternum injury punctuated hisseason, leaving The Stain sideline for much of the Fall.
Having recuperated in time for the 10s at Yonsei, hellbe looking to confirm his spot in a competitive 2010line up.
First rugby memory:
The wing is no place to be during English winters.
What are you doing in Korea?
Teaching and rearing kids.
Favourite thing about Korea:
The food and the cost of living.
Least favourite thing about Korea:
Litter and shoddy architecture and a lack of proper ba-con.
What do you enjoy about your position?
Crash ball and tackling.
What dont you like about your position?
Not a lot right now.
Do you have a good luck charm/ritual for games?
A good strong cuppa a few hours before.
What do you miss most about home?
Mates, family, London.
What do you like most at training?
Tackling practice.
What do you like least at training?
Realising how uncoordinated and unflexible I am duringJonnys drills .
What are your interests outside rugby?
I do a lot of painting.
Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
The whole of the British Empire was built on cups oftea and if you think Im going to war without one,;youre mistaken, mate Nick Moran, Lock, Stock andTwo Smoking Barrels.
How would you like to improve yourself off therugby field?
Better disciplined and more driven.
If you were to die tomorrow, what would you beremembered for?
Being a good mate, a good Dad and for my painting.
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Survivors Mail BagSurvivors Mail BagSurvivors Mail BagSurvivors Mail BagSurprisingly enough the mailbag was abit empty this week ... although with the
holidays and whatnot it is understand-able. Remember, any questions thatyou might have for any member of theSurvivors are welcome at:
[email protected] you want to know where The Stain got his nick name?Whats up with the landing strip on Dan Grovers chin?Maybe youd like to know the proper way to straddle asheep ... God knows we have enough Kiwis on the teamto figure that one out. Again, any question is a goodquestion!!! For now, though, we will leave you with a briefbit of humor at Australias expense...
Robbie Deans takes the Wallabies out for a
training run and first up he tells everyone to
assume their
normal position.
So they all go
and stand behind
the goalpostsand wait for the
conversion.
around a previously stagnant effort. Also,
some incisive running from debutant
fullback Adrian Konstant off the bench
brought much needed attacking focus in
the backline.The improved performance lead to Seoul
finally breaking the deadlock midway
through the second half when captain
and man-of-the-match Simon Walsh
regathered a lucky bounce to score from
15 metres out and send a ripple throughthe crowd. Walshs try signalled a dip in
fortune for the Devils and prompted the
Survivors to throw around a lot more
ball and successfully find space in a
tired Beijing defensive line. A brilliant
team movement was finished off by cen-tre Kurt Taogaga juggling a Walsh re-
verse flick pass to barge over the line
and send the game almost out of the
Devils reach. Number eight John God-
dard then put the final nail in the coffin
showing great strength and vision to
crash down and send the supporters into
overdrive and allow the home side to
remain without loss at Jamwon in 2009.
Nevertheless, the local boys were lucky
to come away with such a scorelinewhich rather flattered the Survivors and
wasnt a fair indication of the Devils
excellent defensive effort. Had the Dev-
ils travelled with a full complement of
players, the outcome could have been
very different. The Survivors will take afew hard lessons from the game, while
Beijing will take heart in the fact that
they kept a normally rampant Survivors
scoreless for 40 minutes with only 17
players to call on. Despite the win, the
Survivors lack of a bonus point leaves
the fate of the Yellow Sea Cup out of
their hands. The Devils now face favour-
ites Shanghai in the Chinese capital. All
the Survivors can do is watch and wait.
Survivors Overcome Spirited Beijing(Continued from page 4)
Credits
Editor: Kurt Taogaga
Co-editor: Ali McCannell
Contributing writers: Brian
Bruckman, Jacob Leonard
and Kurt Taogaga
Photos: JK Training, Beijing -
Robin Ash; Busan - Sunny
Myung.Jacob Leonard struggles against Beijings smothering defensive line.
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Public Transport:Public Transport:Public Transport:Public Transport:
Apgujeong Station (#335) Exit 6. Walk down the road for about 500 meters and then turn right between Shinsa Middle SchoolApgujeong Station (#335) Exit 6. Walk down the road for about 500 meters and then turn right between Shinsa Middle SchoolApgujeong Station (#335) Exit 6. Walk down the road for about 500 meters and then turn right between Shinsa Middle SchoolApgujeong Station (#335) Exit 6. Walk down the road for about 500 meters and then turn right between Shinsa Middle School
and Hyundai High School. Walk to the end of the road and turn left at the Tand Hyundai High School. Walk to the end of the road and turn left at the Tand Hyundai High School. Walk to the end of the road and turn left at the Tand Hyundai High School. Walk to the end of the road and turn left at the T----junction. Keep walking, after 75 meters there isjunction. Keep walking, after 75 meters there isjunction. Keep walking, after 75 meters there isjunction. Keep walking, after 75 meters there is aaaa
tunnel on your right. This takes you under the Olympic Expressway and brings you out in a car park by the river. The rugby pitunnel on your right. This takes you under the Olympic Expressway and brings you out in a car park by the river. The rugby pitunnel on your right. This takes you under the Olympic Expressway and brings you out in a car park by the river. The rugby pitunnel on your right. This takes you under the Olympic Expressway and brings you out in a car park by the river. The rugby pitchtchtchtch
is on the right of the car park.is on the right of the car park.is on the right of the car park.is on the right of the car park.
Driving:Driving:Driving:Driving:
Go south over Hannam bridge over the Olympic Expressway, turn right towards Apgujeong Stn. The road loops around and youGo south over Hannam bridge over the Olympic Expressway, turn right towards Apgujeong Stn. The road loops around and youGo south over Hannam bridge over the Olympic Expressway, turn right towards Apgujeong Stn. The road loops around and youGo south over Hannam bridge over the Olympic Expressway, turn right towards Apgujeong Stn. The road loops around and you
head east parallel with the river but south of the Olympic Expressway. After 500m turn left at the traffic light between Shinhead east parallel with the river but south of the Olympic Expressway. After 500m turn left at the traffic light between Shinhead east parallel with the river but south of the Olympic Expressway. After 500m turn left at the traffic light between Shinhead east parallel with the river but south of the Olympic Expressway. After 500m turn left at the traffic light between ShinsasasasaMiddle and Hyundai High schools. Go to the end of the road, turn left and after 75m turn right through the tunnel under theMiddle and Hyundai High schools. Go to the end of the road, turn left and after 75m turn right through the tunnel under theMiddle and Hyundai High schools. Go to the end of the road, turn left and after 75m turn right through the tunnel under theMiddle and Hyundai High schools. Go to the end of the road, turn left and after 75m turn right through the tunnel under the
Olympic Expressway. The rugby pitch is on the right of the car park.Olympic Expressway. The rugby pitch is on the right of the car park.Olympic Expressway. The rugby pitch is on the right of the car park.Olympic Expressway. The rugby pitch is on the right of the car park.
Most that attended stayed until all the
wine bottles fell empty. Special thanks
go out to the New Zealand Chamber of
Commerce for promoting rugby here in
Korea, Dan Grover for the Survivorstable, Simon Walsh for the great mi-
crophone work, Ian and Roddy for
buying a couple of awesome jerseys for
charity, and J.K. for his time. A great
rugby player, a great night, and a per-
fect cause made A Night with John
Kirwan a perfect evening.
A Legendary ight with John Kirwan(Continued from page 2)
By Kurt Taogaga
The weekend of the 27th
of February,
the Survivors took an expanded squad
to Koreas second city to take on the
Busan National University Eagles andthe Maritime University on an unex-
pectedly cold and windswept day in thepeninsulas south. The Eagles proved a
worthy opponent for the Survivors us-
ing their speedy backs to score the first
try and threaten the line on numerous
occasions throughout the match. How-
ever, the Survivors were too large andwell-drilled for the relatively novice
Eagles and managed to eke out a win by
a couple of tries over the Busanites.
The Survivors also took on the Mavrik
Jeon-coached Maritime University in10s after the Eagles match. Bothmatches were played in good spirits and
refereed very professionally. The Sur-
vivors were also complemented by
players from the Gyeongnam Night-
hawks and the Ulsan Panthers through-
out the day. The Panthers also had a
good 10s hit out against the Samsung
Old Boys Club and look to have some
very talented players on their roster.
The co-operation between the three
expat sides and the quality of the play-ers from Gyeongnam and Ulsan bode
well for the future of the game amongexpats in South Korea.
Post-match, the teams met up for a
fantastic meal of Busan Samgyeopsal
and refreshments further cementing the
links between the clubs. Hopefully this
encounter will provide all the clubs
involved the incentive to organize more
quality rugby matches throughout the
country.
Survivors Take the Show to Busan