The next round of the Spire Touch Series takes place on Saturday 24th May at the same riverside location in Yeouido.
But this time there will be 10 teams competing for the tournament. On offer will be a significant coupon for use at Bungalow Bar in Itaewon and the chance to gain more points in the Spire Touch Series.
Here is a reminder of the current placings:
TEAM POINTS
Seoul Survivors 20
Te Wai Pounamu 16
Yonsei 12
Han River Pirates 12
Hangang Exiles 8
Paju 6
Waegook Cook 6
Seoul Sisters 6
Survivors - Odds, 3-2
They have the biggest squad to choose from and an abundance of talent has seen them dominate the Seoul touch scene. Hard to beat if they turn up with their game heads on, but these guys are not invincible as shown by the Han River Pirates drawn semi in the last round.
Te Wai Pounamu - Odds, 2-1
Blessed with exceptional ability, but so often the bridesmaids. They are likely to provide the Survivors with their greatest threat but suffered a heavy defeat in the last final. Good money if they can hold their form into the final.
Yonsei - Odds, 4-1
If it's raw pace that you are looking for, then look no further. Yonsei are the strongest Korean team playing the game at the moment and could easily start to win tournaments. Just need to add some guile and experience to their speed.
Hangang Exiles - Odds, 9-2
The 2007 League winners have seen their fortunes dip of late. But these guys know what it takes to close out a game of touch and under the leadership of Paul Schenk will serve up some tasty fare, make no mistake.
Waegook Cook - Odds, 10-1
The men from Gumi have done exceptionally well to make the Seoul trip again. If their appetite for touch matches their appetite for beer, they will soon be world-beaters. They will look to build on their first victory last time around and get in some valuable practice for their tournament on the 7th June.
Seoul Sisters - Odds, 15-1
The Sisters clearly have the most fun playing the game and will be looking to pick up a few wins on Saturday. They have some great players who are always a threat with the ball, as shown by their try against the Survivors last time around.
Introducing the New Teams:
The Royal Frogs - the name says it all. These committed young Frenchmen will be looking to add to Les Bleus back-catalogue of surprise upsets.
The Suwon Stormers - out from the security of the castle walls...how will this unknown quantity perform on their debut?
The Raiders - another new arrival on the Seoul touch scene, it will be interesting to see how they go on Saturday.
Non-starters:
Paju have quite a way to travel and have been unable to field a full team, though they will still be sending some players to Seoul.
Han River Pirates did well last time around to draw with the Survivors, but have found the SFS fixture list clashing with this round of the Comp.
