The Philippine Volcanoes went up 11 places in the World Rugby Rankings – its best record as the national team.
The Men’s Rugby Team standing soared to the 42nd spot after it successfully defended its Asia Rugby Division 1 title in a thrilling match against Singapore on June 1.
The back-to-back Asia Rugby Division 1 champion team from the Philippines faced its SEA rivals and emerged with a big win.
READ Philippine Volcanoes winning the championship in 2018.
“Having two back-to-back games like this in quick succession was a big test and we showed immense determination to get over the line,” said team captain Danny Bembo Matthews.
“It’s an important win for us. Our role as a team is to help with the development of rugby in the Philippines and to see the likes of Kingsley (Ballesteros) come off the bench is a testament to growth and development game. He’s come through the ranks and so it’s so good to see this experience for him,” added Matthews.
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