Never played in Prem - and now face World Cup hosts
Jack Combes and Alex Post tell BBC Sport about a "dream come true" as they look ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup opener against hosts Australia.
It is October 1, 2027. Perth Stadium is packed with 61,000 spectators as millions watch on global television as Australia and Hong Kong China prepare to open the 2027 Rugby World Cup. For the hosts, it is routine; for the visitors, it is a historic first. Among the Hong Kong players, Jack Combes and Alex Post have not played in England's top league, The Prem.
Instead, they have spent their careers in lower semi-professional tiers. Twelve months before this moment, both were in Hong Kong celebrating a national holiday while reflecting on their transformed lives and careers. Both players see the World Cup as a dream come true and are determined to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, despite the daunting challenge of facing rugby powerhouses in their group.
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