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October 1, 2009
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THE Riffa Views Bahrain Rugby Football first XV will confront some familiar faces tomorrow as they set out to defend their Bahrain 10s crown.

The 2009 event kicks off tonight at 7.30pm at Bahrain Rugby Football Club (RFC) premises in Saar, with tomorrow's play due to commence at 10.30am.

As hosts of the annual event, Bahrain RFC are expected to enter three teams into the competition, which should also feature sides from Sharjah, Riyadh, Al Khobar, Bahrain and the British Navy.

Although a break from competitive league and cup action, the Bahrain 10s offers no rest for the home side, as head coach Jim Rowark sends three teams, in the form of the ...

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