SKILLS HONED AS CHINA TACKLES RUGBY

Development of the sport on fast track as popularity increases

Xia Jialiang was quick to fall in love with rugby and is now spreading his enthusiasm for the sport as it makes rapid strides in China.

Xia has the perfect build for rugby, standing eye-to-eye with many opponents at 1.8 meters and weighing 96 kilograms. At 36, he is the oldest player on the Chinese national team.