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China's best Tens tournament is back. And as with each previous year, it's back bigger and better, practically bursting at the seams to fill an entire day with as much rugby as possible.
2012 will see 12 of the best mens, and 4 womens teams from greater China, all competing for the best 12 months of bragging rights one team could want.
The barbecue crew will be cranking out tasty burgers, and the girls from the Londoner will be on hand to quench all your hard earned thirsts.
After all the rugby is completed and champions crowned, the after party moves back to Xiamen Island, where the usual beach party gets cranking. 1500 party goers all raising a beer ( or 10) in thanks to the arrival of summer.
To all teams, please get your attendance confirmation in ASAP, as places are filling fast. Contact your nominated representative to get involved.
More details will be provided closer to the date, but just to get you motivated, check the photos and videos below of previous years action.
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