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Why do we strive to Win
What inspires us to scale the unimaginable?
Is it a platitude to say...
Where there is a will, there is a way.
This is a story... of young tribal boys.
Of the Kalinga institute in India.
Who got an opportunity to play a rugby Cup in England.
It was a unique challenge.
Both the game, and the land of the competition.
Were foreign to them.
How did they cope with this.
Did they manage to rise above these impossible circumstances?
Along with these boys
There were others who embarked on this unusual journey.
What is their story?
What was their glory?
Come, let's hear it from them, in their own words.
Congrats! You finally showed up.
- Are you in the mood to play? - Dr. Samanta?
- Paul! Welcome... - Sorry, I am late.
No no it's all right. Please come the match is becoming very interesting now.
- Saw some amazing things on the way here. - You did?
Come on... Come on this way...
Bikash
This Way.
Shoot... To the net.
Oh!
Goal!
Come on... pass it here.
You got a problem? What do you think you're doing, Huh?
What is happening? Stop it.
Stop this nonsense.
I am really sorry Paul. Let's go... Let's go to my office
Barial... Rajkishore... Stop, please!
What are you guys doing?
Hello!
Yes exactly.
Speak up.
How will you play if you fight so much?
This is the last time right?
OK... you may leave.
Rudra, one second please.
Catch!
Rudra, meet Paul. From UK.
He is a rugby Coach who is here looking for new players.
UK will host the junior rugby world championship in 4 months.
He will pick our best players who can represent India.
- Hi Paul. - Hi, Rudra.
Sorry about that, they are not usually badly behaved.
Don't worry about it, it's perfect!
So you mean to say that you can train these kids.
For a world tournament in 4 months?
They have never heard of rugby. They are not aware of this sport.
- How is that even possible? - How does that matter, Rudra?
Your overthinking is a big problem!
Look I don't know for sure, but they have a natural ability.
They have speed, they have strength.
Trust me they can learn.
Exactly... Why don't you sit down? Sit down please.
Ah, well I know for sure.
And those abilities, required for football as well.
So, why don't we just stick to football?
Well, we all know where India ranks in football in the world.
Anyway, this is not about football or rugby.
It's about our children getting an opportunity.
To play in a world tournament.
We all know where India stands for rugby as well.
Sure, but we can try!
Look, we have a football tournament coming up.
And we need to focus on that.
May be next year we can consider this.
- They won't be juniors next year! - Exactly, that's why we need to do it now.
I have to be on the field. Nice to meet you.
Don't worry... I'll handle him.
1... 2... 3 Down.
- I think the punishment did not work. - Good evening sir.
- What happened? Did you sprain your leg? - No sir.
Lie down.
Ah sir!
You take rest tomorrow.
- Sir, should we rest as well? - No!
Good evening.
He is sir Paul Walsh, from England.
Hello kids.
My name is Paul.
And I am here to teach you.
A new game...
from my country.
Called RUGBY!
It's going to be a lot of fun.
Learn everything about the game from sir.
Why don't you get to know each other. I will be back in no time.
Who can take the ball off me? Yeah?
Come on... Anyone else?
Namaste, how are you all?
We are all good. How are you?
We are all good as well. Please eat.
I came here because you inspired me brother.
I left my house, job and city for your mission.
So that I can change the lives of these kids with you.
I promoted football in a country where cricket is everything.
I got players from places that did not even have electricity.
Players who haven't seen the world, the bus or a train.
And I am very proud of you for all that Rudra.
But what's next?
Next? What do you mean?
Will they keep playing local tournaments for life?
We are getting an international chance Rudra...
Think what that means for these children.
We should not deprive them of this opportunity.
Opportunity?
You think these kids will be able to compete the world cup in 4 months?
And that too in London?
Just because Paul said... and you'll agreed?
- You don't even know Paul. - Why are you getting all worked up Rudra?
If Paul is making a rugby team, let him do that.
It's only a matter of 4 months. Let's try it.
You are just wasting time brother.
I have invested everything in creating this team.
I can't just let it go like this.
A team is not owned by an individual Rudra.
If someone can create one team, you can do it again.
We have thousands of kids in our institute.
Make another team for your tournament.
I felt like quitting the institute.
I was upset at Samanta sir.
What nonsense... these football kids will now play rugby?
But now when I look back, I know I was wrong.
I was only seeing the kids and football.
But he was seeing a completely different picture.
A dream was buried somewhere in his mind...
that I wasn't able to see or understand.
It's true I found the players and made a football team.
Simply because I trusted their guts.
When I started scouting for players, it was a different world.
There were villages within villages,
houses within houses.
Divided by food, divided by caste...
How will football connect them?
Not only did they play football but they played other games with each other.
I had to recruit kids for a football team for the Institute
Kabaddi... Kabaddi... Kabaddi
When I saw Bikash, there was hunger for victory in his eyes.
First eye on the opposition team.
He introduced me to Narashing, Babulal and Niranjan.
I wasn't even able to race with them!
Although poverty was intact within these villages,
There was a sense of community and familiarity in their fields.
And the rope bed made me feel at peace.
The food had the aroma of hard work.
The rivers and ponds had trained the kids to jump!
When I first saw Ganesh doing his acrobats,
I decided he will play forward position.
My search continued
Journey and the floor were starting from one
After countless hours of travel in government buses...
and scouring the dust of highways.
I saw the two, who I think I started this search for.
Barial and Rajkishore.
He has come with a cycle...
His cycle is like garbage.
Let's have some fun.
But the problem was, they disliked each other.
Rascals.
But it made no difference to me
I was only there to judge their skills in the game
I was looking at their feet... bare feet.
Cut... bruise bare feet.
Making the ball dance to their tunes.
When I had started playing football, I had shoes.
I was shocked to see how fearlessly they still played,
even though they had nothing.
You play really well.
- Thank you. - Rudra Singh.
Barial.
I am a football coach at Kalinga Institute...
Am putting together a football team...
Will you come with me?
I don't even have shoes sir! How will I play?
You will get the shoes...
a house, food... and a better playing field everything...
Who was that? Who scored the goal?
He? He couldn't score, I allowed him to score a goal.
- Can you take me to his place? - No, no... I don't want to.
- I can show you his house. - Why?
They are different. They eat everything. We don't eat everything. Got it?
Anyways, my mom says I should not go to their place.
Okay! Just show me where he lives.
Give me a hand.
I also asked Barial, your food is different,
mannerisms are also different,
Then why do you play together?
He said everything is different, but it is also true
that there is no good player like Rajkishore in the village.
I love beating him because it is a challenge.
It's no fun to compete with weak players.
Unfortunately, a great player was a prisoner in his own home.
Kids in the village have so many responsibilities
that they miss out on their own childhood.
Brother
Rajkishore... Are you Rajkishore?
Yes Sir... You?
Rudra Singh... You are good at football Would you like to join a school?
- Will I get food there? - Food, clothes, a house...
My younger brother Chittranjan will also come along, is it okay?
That's fine.
- Run sir run... - wait!
Stop you moron! Stop, who will feed the chicken,
It was not easy taking Rajkishore away from his family.
But it is what he needed and it is what I wanted
I could not let his talents go to waste in that village
- Dad is never going to agree. - So then?
We've left home already so I guess we'll keep going
Let's go!
Sometimes, I used to feel guilty... Am I doing the right thing?
Sometimes we have to lose something
precious in order to gain something priceless
Hey Ganesh,
have you applied face cream today?
What cream? For what?
To look white like the "English Man" Sir...
If you can get fairer by applying cream,
why don't you apply it?
Let it go... even a cream couldn't help him get fairer.
You wanna bet?
- Good morning children. - Good morning Sir.
It's your first day of training...
in rugby with Paul Sir.
Not every kid in this country get this opportunity.
But you are getting it, so make the most of it.
Sir,
isn't Rudra Sir joining us?
Are they missing Rudra?
Uh!
Doesn't matter. Please continue.
Do any of you...
speak a little English?
Sir, I try...
What's your name?
Sir, Bikash Chandra Murmu.
- Bikash...? - Bikash Chandra.
Ch... Chandra Mumu.
Great, thank you Bikash!
Today, I am going to...
time you running...
as fast as you can...
50 meters.
Chittranjan Murmu...
Sir, Rajkishore Murmu.
5.96...
6.18...
8.72... 5.97...
Wrestle some more...
See you got left behind.
Did you stretch?
Stretch...
Go
- Barial Bessra - I know... just go.
This is a rugby ball.
The ball is in oval shape...
It can be kicked like a football or passed in hands.
Rugby's field is like a football field...
The field is marked in half line, 10 meter, 20 meter, dead ball, try line etc.
Rugby is played between two teams...
and each team can have 10 to 15 players.
When you place the ball on the ground...
behind the goal line of your opponent.
You score a Try...
You get 5 points
Like other games,
Rugby is a team sport
Which creates a sense...
of solidarity in the mind of the players...
Okay... Got it?
It's basically like Kabaddi...
but with a ball.
Okay... So I am gonna select...
the best 12 players of you.
I am going to make a team...
to play in the Tour Aid...
World Junior Rugby Championship.
Okay...
Excited?
Did you understand?
No Sir.
Sir is saying this...
is just like kabaddi...
with a ball.
Another important thing.
He is going to select 12 of you...
who are the best...
and these 12 will go to London for the world championship.
So, understand this game very clearly.
Sir,
will we take a bus or a train to London?
He is asking...
will we take a bus or a train to London?
Swim...
- May I come in Sir? - Come in...
- Good evening. - Good evening, Sir.
What happened?
Sir, please cook some noodles for us...
Wow Sir!...This is awesome!
Good,
because this is the last of noodles with me.
Sir, are you really leaving?
Yes,
now you got to learn rugby.
And that should be your focus...
- Okay? - How can you do that Sir?
We came here only for you...
You came here to change your life.
And you should be happy for this opportunity.
Sir we cannot play without you...
You were sportsmen even when we hadn't met!
But Sir, rugby?
A player shouldn't be scared of the game.
Whatever is the game...
You just need the will and courage.
And no one can then stop you.
What happened? Done with the noodles?
Boys?
The whistle!
Next time you hear the whistle.
I need you to stop,
listen and react quickly...
Okay?
Today we are going to practice
what we've seen in the video.
Ya?
Bikash,
Okay, so you explain to them.
We are going to practice,
what we've seen in the video.
- Okay Sir! - Yup.
Sir is saying...
We are going to practice, what we saw in the video yesterday.
- Yes Sir. - Ya?
Okay?
Okay... We are going to learn...
passing and catching techniques.
So, please come and get a ball.
Oye...?
What are you doing?
- I don't want to play. - I don't care.
You haven't even tried the game.
C'mon..
Give it a go!
Thank You.
Let's go!
Let's go! That's good, keep going.
Okay... One hand here...
here, Spin.
1... 2...
3... 4...
5...
6... 1...
2... 3...
4...
5...6
Up you get!
Go 1...
2... 3... 4...
5... 6...
7... 8... 9
Pass the ball backwards...
That's good Up to the try-out,
with the ball down...
try and back you go.
So the ball has to go backwards...
Ya?
Pass it backwards.
Please listen... Pass it backwards.
Brother,
I think we will die today.
Shut up! Wait and watch!
OK that's good...
Look boys,
I can be here all night,
I have nothing else to do.
I know you understand?
Get in front...
and pass the ball backwards.
Good... We will be here until everyone has got this.
What's happened here?
Alright, alright,
Practice over for today.
Rudra Sir is leaving us,
and this "Butter Ball" is after our lives.
We have to get rid of "Butter Ball" and stop Rudra Sir.
How will we play, when there are no balls.
Whose idea was this man?
Everyone has ideas...
but I executed it.
The "Butter Ball" is coming.
OK, good morning.
Hope you had some good rest yesterday.
Today we are going to do something a bit more fun.
We are going to do some touch rugby,
Okay?
So...
we just need a coup...
Ohh, what has happened...
Balls are punctured.
Very funny...
The "Butter Ball" is going back!
It's a day off... Wohoo!
I found some other balls...
Let's play.
C'mon boys, quicker.
Your idea bombed big time.
Get out of there
Today the "Butter Ball" won't turn up...
He will, he is never late.
You wanna bet?
He was busy...
killing crickets last night.
Shut up, Samanta Sir is coming.
Be seated...
If you continue with this behaviour,
you will be all sent back to where you came from.
Got it?
Go pack your bags...
Do you want to go home?
Good...
Paul, they are all yours.
I'll see you later.
The kids did not want to play.
And even Rudra wasn't interested at all.
But they were just naive...
They did not understand how big an opportunity it was.
An opportunity that can change lives.
I didn't even know myself. How would I?
I never played or saw the game.
I started this institute with 2 rooms...
The rain water used to seep in from the roof.
I have fought many battles to get this institute where it is.
But nothing will happen... if we don't try!
Unless we dream, how will it happen?
Very good.
Ibn Batuta, wore his shoes...
Took off in the storm.
A little wind entered his nose.
A little entered his ears.
My family's financial conditions were not good.
We were 7 siblings.
And some days, it was difficult to get two meals in a day.
Apart from this mom fell ill.
So we had to stay with our aunt...
And even our aunt...
This is all we have, share it amongst yourselves.
Ah! Paul
Paul... come here.
Hello Rudra.
- Dr. Samantha. - Good to see you.
Let's talk.
Nice dance.
So, are you leaving?
You very well know why we celebrate this festival.
These trees, the soil, the animals...
they are all a part of us!
That's why we worship them...
And we should worship one who gives selflessly...
What do you think? You have made them great footballers?
You are mistaken!
You made them good humans.
How mischievous Hadi was...
you company has made him, what he is today.
Come with me, I want to show you something.
Namaste.
Do you see these paddy fields?
When the farmer is scorched by heat,
he takes shelter under these trees.
Now think what happens if these trees are uprooted one day.
If possible try and rethink your decision.
Krishna... brother?
How are you?
We are going to make some people very happy...
Well they are really good!
They have worked really hard.
Namaste kids.
How are you all?
We are fine Sir... How are you?
Very good...
I call out names, please line up.
First name... Niranjan Biswal,
Barial Bessra,
Narashing Kerai,
Ganesh Hembram,
Chittranjan Murmu,
Rajkishore Murmu,
Burkai Hasta,
Shadev Maji,
Khetro Uraw,
Gaurang Jamuda,
Babulal Melaka,
And the last name, Hadi Dhangada Maji.
Sir, the last name is Rudra Singh.
It's Okay... It's Okay...
Welcome back!
Thank you.
To understand rugby, I started reading books.
I haven't played rugby before.
But I knew that it's like football,
rules were different, and I had to understand.
We had less than four months.
In the mean time
teach these kids all the rugby rules in their language.
First I thought why Paul got me into this.
I consider him as East India Company.
Who wants to spread his game all over the world.
But I was wrong, everything shouldn't be seen through ideology
Paul was passionate for rugby.
He didn't have any agenda.
He loved rugby from his soul.
The field looked the same to me,
but it wasn't the same.
I learnt some rugby by the markings on the field.
And then Paul taught me the rest.
- Rugby post. - Goal?
Rugby post.
Okay, we need a good scrum...
This is how we restart the game if the ball gets knocked forward.
Okay? Down you go... strong binding.
Crouch...
Bind...
Set...
Push...
Come on full energy push.
Stop huddling like humans, push like bulls!
Push
Catch it...
Looking for the man, good pass.
Yes out! Pass... Pass... Pass.
Quick, quick, quick.
Tackle...
It's a tackle.
Out wide, out wide.
That's good.
Keep going, keep going...
Yes! Well played...
Okay... Jungle Cats!
As you know a try is 5 points,
You can score an extra 2 points
if you drop kick the ball...
though the post, above the crossbar.
It's called a conversion.
Okay?
You understood Try?
Yes Sir.
You get 5 points for Try...
Conversion is right after Try, for which you get 2 more points.
Who wants to go? Chitto?
Here...
Keep your head down and follow through.
Ohh! Who's next?
Barial?
Yeah, you had a good technique.
You can do it Barial... hit it hard Barial.
Hit Barial.
Ohh!
2 Points.
That's a Conversion.
Okay boys into two's Let's try it... scrummage!
Come on...
Move, move, move faster.
You can do it, come on.
- Come on. - Niranjan, quick.
Run, come on.
Well played... Well done.
Come on Hadi, roll it down.
Full speed... show them.
Niranjan, well done.
You know some of these boys, don't have a father.
Some don't have a mother.
Some don't have a father or a mother.
Yeah, they are tough kids.
They are.
I didn't have a dad when I was growing up.
Sports was really a big thing for me.
Well, I hope you are right about them and rugby.
I am not offering any guarantees.
But we have a chance Rudra, we have a chance.
Our first test was the qualifying match.
But I knew whatever it is...
It will be something new... and different.
The team went on to the field under Rajkishore's leadership.
Along with it went my hopes...
- Heads... Kick or receive? - Kick!
On on side was the champion team of Sri Lanka
and on the other hand our new fledgling team
who had just learned to play.
The players from Sri Lanka were screaming,
Paul told us it's called a "War Cry".
Every team comes up with their own War Cry
to showcases their capability and prowess.
Let's play.
My heart was beating hard when the match started.
I was watching rugby for the first time.
I did not even know the rules well.
Paul told me how and where the ball has to be touched for 5 points.
And that's called a Try.
And the team that does the Try, get a drop kick.
If the ball goes above the cross bar, you get 2 more points.
- Let's go... - That's called a conversion.
Good tackle.
Rugby rules are important to know to avoid penalties.
Sri Lankan players knew all the rules and using them well,
that is why I was a bit worried.
Scrum is an important part of rugby, it's how the game is restarted.
Both the teams try to push the opponent away.
And get the ball on their side.
Sri Lankan players were professionals in the game.
Our kids were a cake walk for them,
Our kids were too busy arguing with each other.
Sri Lanka was moving ahead, while we were at zero.
Our kids were not able to do anything, despite of having the ball with them.
Sri Lankan players had a counter to all our moves.
And the result was we had not scored until half time.
It's a knock on by Sri Lanka, we will go for a half time now.
Come boys... well done. let's go.
Really good boys... really good at the end of the first half.
We are getting it together, Okay.
Good passing, good tackles. You are going to get back in this, Okay?
Just lost concentration in that early bit Okay...
- We need some leadership Rajkishore, Okay? - Yes Sir.
Big tackles, Okay? Follow Rajkishore on that.
- Barial, pass it out wide. - Okay.
Let's get it wide, let's get it quickly out to Ganesh.
- You can do this boys... yeah? - Yes Sir...
- Alright... All hands in. - Yes
We are a team, we are Jungle Cats 1... 2...3
Cats!
Come on have fun boys... Let's go.
Paul charged up the team in the half time.
And the kids went on to the field with new vigour.
The Sri Lankan players, were still leading.
They were not allowing our players to even touch the ball.
Time passed quickly...
and the match was now in the final moments.
I was losing all hope,
our children were unable to move with the ball.
It seemed like Sri Lankan players had surrounded them from all over.
And there was no other way to pass to each other.
Wide release stay on side.
Okay wide release, get on side.
And then game took a turn.
Rajkishore did a Try and Barial got a chance to drop kick.
This is your mark.
In my mind I was telling Barial that this is our chance don't waste it.
His conversion helped our scores on the board.
Barial and Rajkishore together changed the stance of the game
For the first time they played like a team
we needed 7 more points to win...
Get the ball out wide. Well played Hadi, well played yeah.
Really good, have a seat, have a seat.
Come on boys, it's the last minute.
My confidence found its way back.
Then I saw Ganesh leaving everyone behind as he ran.
For a moment it felt like he wasn't just running for himself,
but for the thousand tribal kids.
For a moment, everything stopped!
Like a kid I started asking Paul, what now?
Then Paul told me, all depends upon Barial's drop kick.
But Barial's expertise in conversion led the game to a victory, we won!
Yeah...
These kids had won their first match.
And this win was very special for me.
And then after all that time, energy and effort and training I couldn't go...
I got bitten by a mosquito... caught dengue.
I am so sorry...
Looks like life's got other plans huh!
Don't be... it's not your fault.
You know, you gonna have to take them by yourself now Rudra don't you?
I realize that... and quite frankly I am scared.
Fear is a good thing Rudra, it is helpful.
The fevers gone to your head.
I am a soccer coach.
Not rugby...
- I am not qualified. - Qualifications don't matter Rudra.
You inspire those boys. You know that.
I am just an outsider to them and always will be,
they need you Rudra.
Paul had put me into a huge dilemma. I wasn't able to sleep that night.
Me and a World Cup? Taking these kids to England?
Forget winning, how do I manage them alone?
I was surrounded by lots of questions.
But then I remembered my dad.
I thought here is a chance to lose the tag...
of a coward conferred by my father.
How could I lose this opportunity?
You are watching Kalinga TV, this is Priya Goswami.
At 6 this morning, a deadly cyclone rocked Gopalpur,
At the sea coast of Orissa.
It is raining heavily...
We will continue with the live images and telecast of the storm...
Hello... Yes! I am coming, I am coming.
We gotta work here as well, there might be no network. Okay.. Hang Up!
Yes Sir, how can I help you?
Sir how can you do this?
How can you stop the funds sanctioned for our children?
They have to leave for the world cup Sir. So many arrangements have to be made.
Look at this... passport, visa there are so many other costs.
And you are saying the funds have been blocked.
Sir, the funds haven't been blocked.
It has been diverted, towards the cyclone relief fund.
Do you know what is the priority of the government right now?
Relief fund, rehabilitation and all of this!
We will get your work done, and you will get the money.
But by then the world cup will be over.
Okay Sir, you go get the world cup and maybe you will get the funds.
- Hello Sir. - Hello.
- Good evening Sir. - Good evening.
Sir, Jayant was saying we are not going to London?
Sir, is that true?
No... You all are going to London...
But Samanta Sir has paid a huge price for that.
What price Sir?
Samanta Sir has given the school ground as a collateral.
What's a collateral Sir?
It means he has mortgaged the institute land to send you to London.
If so, then we don't want to go to London.
Yes... we don't want to go Sir.
No... You all will go to London.
But Sir, what if we lose?
But Sir, if we lose, we will lose the ground as well.
Don't think about winning or losing...
He trusts you all, that's why he did this.
And that's why we cannot let him lose his trust in us?
Yes Sir...
Pandit ji.
- Sir, one picture. - Yes,
Thank you Chandan.
- Bye Sir... - Bye, bye, bye...
Make us proud, take care of yourselves.
Why did you take the jacket off?
Why are they making us wear this? everything itches!
You thought you were stylish when you tried it on.
You guys will always remain tribal. This outfit makes us look rich.
We're going to London. Get your standards up.
You! wise guy... your fly is open.
Please scan your bag.
Do you have gold in your bag.
- Mom said don't give it to anyone. - They won't allow you to go.
Hand me the bag. Yeah... mom said!
Our team physio Roshni welcomed us at the airport.
Little did we know that she was going to be our biggest support.
When I first met the boys, as cute as they were.
I was a bit apprehensive on how they were going to face the big guys.
I still remember that journey like it was yesterday.
Taxi!
- Hi. - Hey.
And the black one into the orange, Ah! Roshni good you are here.
Uhm, this is everything that you will need on the Jungle Cats.
And, I am pleased to welcome you on board.
Me too. Thanks Tim!
Uh, Dale this is Roshni, she is a physical therapist.
- This is Dale. - This is Dale Krueger, of course.
Who hasn't heard of your reign with The Midland Marauders.
I mean back to back title championships...
and a double win at the European Cup.
It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Krueger.
Nice to meet you Roshi.
You seem to be very young.
It's Roshni and yes, in fact I just graduated so...
I feel lucky that I will be able to bring the latest therapy to my team.
And what team would that be?
Ah, Roshni is managing the Indian team.
Uhm, bunch of boys from...
Orissa!
And yes, it's their first time here.
Yeah they play first against us.
Well, I hope you are a good physio Roshi.
Some big units on my team.
Well, we do have the support of Paul Walsh So...
maybe it's your physio that should watch out.
Thanks for the information Tim.
It was nice meeting you, Dale.
- I will see you on the pitch. - Yeah, for sure.
Rudra Singh?
- Hi... - Hi Rudra...
I am Roshni your sports physio from the Junior World rugby Nations Cup.
- Hi, nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
- Uhm, meet the boys. - Hi...
- This is Chittranjan. - Yeah, this is Chittranjan.
Ganesh, Gaurang,
Burkai,
Rajkishore,
Bikash, Niranjan,
Sahdev,
Narashing,
Khetro,
Barial,
- Hi. - Say hi.
Hi Ma'am.
Come on, the bus is waiting.
Sure. Let's go.
Just put your bags in here.
- Oh, Sorry. - Sorry.
Boys, Listen!
I am your sports physio so whenever you're in pain, let me know.
If you need any medications, let me know.
If you're having any muscle spasm, let me know.
Oh yeah... and if it's nothing major then... just go to Rudra.
- Let's go. - Formations boys.
Yes! Go, Come on.
That was really impressive.
- You know, knowing all their names. - Oh! Thanks.
Do you also know what position Ganesh plays?
You mean our physio doesn't know this?
Okay!
Ganesh is your winger!
What about Babulal?
Uhhh, prop!
Wow!
Chittranjan?
- Uhhh -Aha!
- You used to coach football, right? - Um hmmm...
Okay, who won the last 6 UEFA Champions league?
Oh please!
And won player of the year in each of them.
2007 Kaka,
2006 Ronaldinho,
2005 Steven Gerard,
Okay... Okay... I get it!
Boys these are the Langa Lions Junior rugby champions from last year
Are these rugby players or wrestlers?
They will uproot us
We are not carrots or radishes to be uprooted.
Speak for yourself.
- Hello Roshni. - Nice to see you again.
- Nice to see you. - He is Rudra Singh, our coach.
- Hi. - How's it going?
Let's go.
Kids stay right there.
Okay, It was nice to meeting you.
- I will see you soon yeah? - Thank you.
Thank you. Bye... Bye...
- So, these are the beds for the boys. - Okay.
And your room's that way.
- Okay, Thank you! - Thanks.
Barial, Barial.
That's the captain's bed, right next to my room.
Rajkishore... Get up!
- What happened? - Sir this broke.
- Are you hurt? - No Sir.
- Boys come in, look -surprise
our sponsors from the rugby tournament sent you guys rugby boots.
Take a look.
Check your size.
Sir, what is the meaning of adidas?
At school we used to say "All day I dream about sports."
This is your first tournament, right?
My first rugby tournament, not my first tournament.
Well that is so wrong.
I must speak to the officials.
Lining up my big guys against your tiny little guys.
It must be very demoralizing for them.
My tiny guys will be just fine, thank you.
I am glad you two have met.
Looks like some good competition this year, yeah?
Yeah! This is tournament.
Some very strong teams.
Ignore him, he's just like that.
Khetro! Please lie down.
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the first...
match of the Junior Rugby Nations Cup.
It should be quite a crunching opening encounter.
Here at the Brewery Field in Bridgend.
As the current champions, the Langa Lions of South Africa...
What are we doing now?
We are doing exactly the same as they are.
Ganesh, tuck in your jersey.
Pull up your socks.
Boys, bring rage in your attitude, look at them,
Looks like they've starved for a year.
Like this?
Boys team play 1... 2... 3... JUNGLE CATS!
Now they're almost ready to get under way.
It's taken by Shadev.
He feeds Barial...
into contact but he loses the ball here.
And now a chance for the Langa Lions...
to go wide.
And Japie Peterson
to Towa
with the long ball out to Temba Dabula.
Oh! And this guy is quick. There he goes,
we could have, yes! We do have opening try of the tournament for the Langa Lions!
Five nothing to the Langa Lions, with a conversion to come.
Lines up the conversion, the conversion is successful.
7 points to nothing, the worst possible start for the Jungle Cats.
Barely a minute gone.
And they are behind on the score board.
Little bit possession for the Jungle Cats of India.
Good hands trying to get the ball wide to Ganesh.
Who I am told is a speedster!
Nice little step.
But he's lost the ball forward which means a scrum.
Langa Lions have the feed on...
Come on...
What's wrong with you Hadi?
And the penalty is awarded by referee.
Why is that a penalty?
You are not the captain, stop talking to me like that.
Barial,
You are not the captain, too much talking. Back you go!
Great play once again, clean possession, beautiful switch
and in comes Tinus De Plessy and he is under the sticks for the second try
for the Langa Lions.
Easy work for the South African team.
Conversion is successful by Temba Dabula.
Fourteen points to nothing.
Tinus De Plessy picks
and off he sets straight through Barial's attempted tackle... third try.
And conversion for the Langa Lions
the half time whistle goes 21 points to nothing
a lot of work for the Jungle Cats to do.
What will be said at half time?
You guys are playing individually.
Barial, how can you miss such a simple pass?
And Hadi... you gave up in the scrum?
- Sir... - Where is your focus?
Keep eye contact and communicate with each other.
The game will become easier for you.
As we get ready for the restart.
Barial, will take that.
Tackle!
Barial oh! It is a high shot he's been in trouble in the first half already
This is clearly a high tackle...
What did I do wrong?
- Back you go... No... Come on. - I am tackling Sir.
Back you go.
What did I do wrong?
Barial!
Captain, come here.
Barial stop it!
Come here.
I spoke to this player in the first half, about the way he's speaking to me.
He is not the captain, Okay?
I speak to you not him, if he carries on, he is going off!
Simple as that, Okay.
Back you go, High tackle.
If you continue this way, he will throw you out.
Play properly!
You can see looking at both sides.
Differential in weight is huge.
Massive advantage at scrum time and contact time for the Langa Lions.
Go, Go, Go.
And here goes Tinus De Plessy.
The Langa Lion looking for another score going wide
Good tackle by Ganesh.
On the Dabula in that field
but here come the forwards around the corner
Japie Peterson! The Captain!
Wow! What cover from the Indian defenders
like skittles on the bowling alley.
35 points to nothing.
This is the last play.
But the Langa Lions of South Africa want more
Going wide they go again
completely dominating. Great tackle from Rajkishore.
This lodges the ball Ganesh to Barial
Barial stop it.
What are you doing? Match is not over yet.
Hooves the ball in to the stand, the final whistle goes
35 points to nothing.
It's no surprise that the current champions
The Langa Lions of South Africa
have beaten the tournament new boys the Jungle Cats
from India. The Lions, they can celebrate...
Come on.
You Moron! Couldn't you just pass?
Who are you calling a moron?
I will do as I please, and what good would a pass have done?
Something could have happened.
You just let it be man!
You're not suitable to play on our team anymore.
We will speak to Rudra Sir to substitute you.
Really? You're going to substitute me?
- Yes! - You will substitute me?
He was not playing well.
We should tackle better.
Hadi was not playing up to the mark, that's why we lost.
Losing is a part of the game...
Don't overthink.
Focus on the next match.
Now have your dinner and sleep.
Bun?
What the...
We fought so hard on the field today and we can't even get our proper food?
How is this going to fill us up?
At least we're getting food.
We should at least try not to lose our meals like we did our game.
What are you talking about?
What does our loss have to do with our meals?
I warned you guys...
Don't get these big ideas of what they'll do for us.
They just made us rugby champions in their minds...
And now we are the ones suffering.
When Roshni told us about the plight of the boys
and the conditions they were living under...
we were really quite appalled, weren't we?
At first I was reluctant to have them to stay.
I know that sounds horrible...
But I was worried about the feelings it would awaken in me.
Actually, it was very healing.
Welcome.
- Nice to see you, how are you? - Very good, thank you.
This is Rudra by the way.
- Hi Rudra, this is Richard. - Hi
- Nice to meet you. - And you.
These are the boys.
Hello boys this way, Come in.
Jungle Cats, formations walk...
Don't scrape the bags on the ground.
And don't touch anything without permission.
This is Rudra.
- Hi. - Hello.
- I am Nicola, welcome. - Nice to meet you.
Namaste. Please come in, come in out of the cold.
Welcome.
- Hello. - Thank you.
- Thank you very much - What are they doing?
It's an Indian tradition to touch an elder's feet.
They are seeking your blessings.
Oh! They already have our blessings.
This is the kitchen as I was telling the boys.
Burkai.
Sorry Sir.
That's all right.
We didn't like the lid anyway.
So this way boys, there is room for 5 in that room over there.
Further 3 in here...
And there is room for 5 in here as well.
So, uh, come in...
Help yourselves.
Choose where you would like to sleep.
Okay, you can go there.
Well I am glad that you all like your rooms.
Now which one of you has the best English?
Me Sir.
- What's your name? - Ganesh
Ganesh! Shake hands.
You can tell everyone it's time to settle in.
Maybe freshen up and then we will all go down to have something to eat.
Okay?
Thank you, See you later.
From when did you take my place?
From now on, I am the Englishman here.
Okay, so what did he just say now, tell everyone.
How would I know?
Then why were you nodding in the affirmative?
I have been doing this since school.
If questioned in English, I just bob...
And things just miraculously happen!
Bikash, he is a dud in English!
I know, he is just a big mouth.
This is the porch.
Wow! They have a really nice view.
Yeah! It's beautiful here...
What do you think about giving the kids some time for themselves?
Some space...
What do you mean?
I mean...
Maybe, you shouldn't stay here with them.
You are kidding, right?
No! I am serious.
I thought about it after yesterday's game.
You can't watch over them 24x7
They have to learn how to get along and stand up for each other.
Without you and I playing good cop-bad cop.
Well they would be much more comfortable here.
Yeah... I agree with you...
Is this your son?
Yes... Daniel!
He's handsome...
And he has been to India?
- Yes... - Where is he now?
Uhm... that's actually how I met Nicola and Richard.
We were all on a group together to...
Actually he is working away at the moment.
I thought, maybe the boys would like something to eat.
- Would you... - It's all ready for them, yes.
Oh great!
Would you like to have some fruit?
The same food again?
- Is this pickle? - I don't know.
I thought they would be hungry.
So did I...
Why don't we take them out to Indian You know our usual...
Alright I'll book a table for...
A fifteen... seventeen
- See if they can fit us in. - I have bit of work to do.
Could you take them for an outing.
You go do your work, I'll look after them.
You are not the only one who does their research?
- What are you talking about? - That job offer you turned down...
the one with the professional athletes,
for my group of ragtag boys.
Why?
I... uhm... I once had a brother...
about that age.
He loved rugby.
Had once?
We were in a car accident and...
I was driving...
Very good!
What's the song about?
Ma'am he sing one beautiful girl going on the way
One boy see to her,
He want one time talk to something
but girl ignore him.
He embarrassed.
He want one time talk to something
he will get happy
Thank you.
Hey Jungle Cats...
Jungle Cats... formations.
Can we just avoid these formations for today?
Why?
Can we just go inside the restaurant and eat like friends?
Sure.
- Come on boys... - Let's go.
- At ease... - Come on.
You still feeling cold?
Even in here?
You want to take off your gloves?
And there is spinach as well.
Crispy Duck?
Yes... a duck from a pond.
Duck... who eats a duck.
I think we should order 3-4 vegetable dishes with butter naan.
Rudra... I want a Biryani.
Biryani... me too!
Biryani...
Sir
We will also have Biryani.
- Biryani -Why not!
Biryani.
Well, Biryani for everyone.
- Is he always like this? - Yes... always.
See... don't you think this formation is much better.
You're right... the kids do look happy.
And I think they would be better off without me at the Bennett's house.
I hope you have a nice sofa.
I do... I just don't know if it's long enough for you.
Mogambo Hi!
Sorry, he gets a little excited.
You didn't mention your little buddy here.
- I didn't? - No.
Yeah well... he's a rescue.
- Cute. - Come in.
Mogambo?
Come Mogambo.
- You like Hindi film music. - Like?...I grew up with it.
It's an influence of my grandparents.
You should play one.
- Yeah? - Yeah...
All I have is a sofa. If you need anything from the kitchen, just help yourself.
Yeah
Don't forget to close the windows at night. It's gets really cold here.
But of course you have Mogambo to keep you warm.
- You all set for today? - I hope so...
- Do you want to discuss the match? - What about it?
Well, players 2 and 6 on the Namibian team are key players.
They are constantly communicating and they work together really well.
So, Jungle Cats need to keep their eyes open.
- Especially when they are defending. - Wow... you noticed all that?
I know you've had your hands full, so I just wanted to mention it.
Especially since every game has to be a knockout.
Thank you... I'll... I'll take your advice.
- Good morning boys. - Good morning Sir.
Today you will play against Namibia which is a brilliant team.
But you must focus on your game, Okay?
Communicate with each other, listen to each other.
Remember...
One wolf for the pack, and the pack for every wolf.
Okay?
Hadi, you will need to rest today.
Hmm! Narashing will play instead of you.
And Khetro will play instead of Barial.
Exchange your jerseys.
And good luck.
Hey... don't worry, be patient.
Well, what will we see from this young Indian team today...
An improvement hopefully...
No Barial in the team...
Khetro taking his place.
Deysel Collects, that's gone forward it's gonna be a scrum
And we'll have the opening scrum of the game.
Game... Set.
They are putting for the Indians.
It's been a much better performance by the Jungle Cats.
They are looking to go wide possibly looking to get the ball to Ganesh.
- He is the speedster. - Run... Ganesh run.
He's running... This man, is he gonna get into the corner...
Could this be an opening score and it is a fantastic try for the Jungle Cats.
Scored by Ganesh... Tremendous play by the Indians.
This will be a tough conversion attempt for the Indian captain.
- It's on its way... what a conversion! - Well played.
And it makes it India 7, Namibia nothing.
Good one.
Catch Kishore.
First try score for Namibia by hands of Fredricks.
That was the conversion.
Not successful, so it remains Namibia 5. The Jungle Cats 7.
Namibia with possession again Deysel carrying
It's the same play.
What's this Byron Mushimba
flashes against the grain
long ball over to the hands of Fredrick's
and he strives in for his second try
and the second try for Namibia.
Conversion is successful
and Namibia are in front by 12 points to 7.
Well played... don't worry. The game is still with us.
Sir I need help on the field.
Player 2 and 6 are tough to crack.
If you need help, ask for it...
Keep talking to each other, keep your eyes open.
Khetro and Ganesh mark 2 and 6 number player.
Have the Jungle Cats learnt anything at half time.
Rajkishore remember.
Watch Deysel... he's gonna carry it up the middle as he does there.
Mushimba's going to try and find Fredrick.
But look who has intercepted that...
It's Rajkishore! Can he go all the way?
This would be a remarkable score.
Oh! he is under the pole, Namibians couldn't get to him.
And the Indian captain has crossed,
That's put him tied at the moment with Namibia.
With a simple conversion to come,
What dramatics here at the Brewery Field.
Rajkishore taking his time...
Twelve points apiece at the moment.
This will seal victory for the Jungle Cats of India.
There we have the final whistle...
which means its victory for the Jungle Cats.
Look at the Indian team, they are celebrating.
Like they have already won the Cup.
Well they can celebrate tonight But on to St. Helens they will go...
where they will face Romania, but congratulations to the Indian team.
How do I say it... "Badhai Ho!"
well St. Helen is all ground today
Famous rugby ground also a famous cricket ground.
Where Sir Garfield Sobers hit 6 sixes in an over...
Head.
As India face Romania.
- Good Luck. - Yeah... you too.
And there we have the opening score of the match for Romania
- Good job boys. - Well played.
What happed Ganesh?
Get up Ganesh.
- Can you put your hands up. - No?
You feel Jungle Cats of India would be in big trouble without this man Ganesh
Deep breath
Ganesh is leaving the field.
He will be sorely missed.
Crouch... Bind... Set
Run... Run... Run...
This could be the winning score for the Jungle Cats.
Wow glory continues...
Great try by the Jungle Cats of India
they have beaten Romania.
Well played boys... Ganesh... Rajkishore.
Hey, well played.
Where is everyone, Rajkishore?
Sir, they don't tell me where they are going.
We were supposed to meet in the locker room.
Sir we won, so these people asked us to join them.
Having fun? Tomorrow is the semi final...
We missed the debriefing.
You are the Captain of the team.
Come...
Uh oh... Daddy's upset.
Let's go.
Rajkishore... Jungle Cats... In the locker room, NOW!
You barely won...
Or have you scaled the Everest? Huh?
You have won just 2 matches! Got it?
Sir we have won... can't you see it?
You missed losing is what it is?
Romania was not on their game, otherwise we would have been out of this tournament.
And you are counting your wins?
If I count your mistakes, we will be here all night!
What world are you living in?
Sir you only count the mistakes.
Our achievements matter in this world, too.
Is that the way to talk?
Sir, I don't want to talk at all...
Most coaches are strict.
But Rudra did have a temper.
I know his intentions were good.
He just had a bit of a problem managing his emotions.
I was really worried when the boys wouldn't eat.
I thought I was failing them somehow.
How would they play properly if they weren't eating?
Hey, that was Nicole.
Rajkishore and some of the boys haven't eaten yet.
- Hey... you okay? - Yeah... I am fine.
Where are you going?
- I don't know... just. - I am coming with you.
- There you go Sir. - Thank you.
Hey, Thank you.
- Hey... Can I have a Merlot please? - And yourself?
- The same. - Same... Alright.
Look Rudra, can I just be honest with you?
Sometimes, there are better ways to make your point than being so harsh.
Okay... There are more tools in the tool box than just a hammer.
Or, maybe you are teaching the way you were taught.
- How do you mean? - Your father! I am guessing.
We are going there now?
Yes my father was hard on me.
But that's because life is hard.
He was only trying to make me stronger.
And maybe you are right.
But then I know, the other teams have been practicing much longer.
My boys have been practicing what 4 months?
They are bigger than them, they are stronger.
They could be intimidated by that.
The only asset they have is their belief that they can do it.
Exactly, but they have to know that you believe in them too.
Okay, but what about yourself?
I am good in analysis too.
I bet for your parents the sun rises for them, with you.
Hardly.
That accident with your brother which you have mentioned, I am sorry.
You know I don't know if my mom were to look at me the way that she used to.
I think...
you need to look at yourself... the way you used to.
Okay, so we're
both are dealing with childhood issues and we are very hard on ourselves.
And we are supposed to be dealing with these boys...
Hi, hear you have some hungry boys in there.
Thank goodness you have come.
Well, Chef Rudra is here to take care of the meals.
And with me is Sous Chef Roshni.
- Please come in. - Thank you.
Wow!...smells delicious.
I bet they won't turn this down.
- Oh No... - It's a good thing we found these.
What does Annapurna mean?
In the Indian culture Annapurna is the goddess for food and nourishment.
- Nice. - Yeah.
Oh, Rajkishore, Ganesh... Come.
Ganesh, Ma'am was asking what this is?
Yes, what is it called?
Jalebi.
- Jalebi? - Here... eat.
Come.
It's Jalebi, bro!
I have cooked fish and rice... Will you eat?
- No. - I am hungry... I am going to eat.
Crouch... Bind... Set
For the Jungle Cats of India
it's been all Germany so far
so what can the Jungle Cats doing
their possession here go wide, Ganesh back in the team...
Rajkishore is being fantastic for Jungle Cats...
Big man, Hadi carrying strongly as he always does...
They are doing well with so little possession in this game.
Line out for Germany, they have dominated this first half.
Possession is clean through Hubert.
Lovely move, back on the inside.
Two on one against Chittranjan.
Are we going to have the opening score for Ludic Peters.
He crosses under the pole just what Germany deserved.
They have been far the better side in this first half.
Pretty straight forward for Klaus Schneider.
He should make it 7 points to nothing to Germany.
Some substitutions happening for the Jungle Cats of India.
Bikash is leaving due to a hip problem.
He is replaced by number 12, Narashing.
As it stands at half time, it's Germany 7 India nil.
India's tide is turning I feel in this semi-final.
Ganesh now at the scrum half.
Feeds the scrum, that comes out.
Khetro, he gets it.
Wide Chittranjan,
change of direction.
Hadi and Ganesh combine once again.
Here they go wide, trying to get the ball to the Captain Rajkishore.
He's got it, he is heading for the corner.
He scores!
One last glance at the pole and it's successful.
We have tied up in this semi final Of The Junior Rugby Nations Cup.
7 points apiece between India and Germany.
Thanks to another score by the Captain Rajkishore.
What happened to you?
The match is tied now We can reach the final.
There is a lot of time left.
Germany will score 2 try in that time.
No they won't, we will win. Wanna bet?
No bets... I don't care if you win or lose.
Strong defence once again by the Germans.
Is there a chance to go wide.
Goes through the hands Babulal, to the Captain Rajkishore.
He is going for the corner. What a dramatic finish this could be.
- Yeah! - Oh! He has entered the corner.
Pressure from Hahnes, Willis, Schnieder but the try is awarded.
Which means that the Jungle Cats are through to the final...
Of The Junior Rugby Nations Cup.
Wow... what drama!
But as I am saying that, their Captain Rajkishore is on the floor.
What a travesty this would be,
If he was to be injured and not make the final.
The physio is on looking after him that does not look good.
Jungle Cats you are through to the final Of The Junior Rugby Nations Cup.
The X-ray shows he has broken a major bone in his forearm.
We have treated him with a plaster cast.
He's gonna make a good recovery...
but he is going to be out of action for several weeks.
You telling more jokes Raj.
How are you feeling?
- Sir I want to play tomorrow. - You can't play tomorrow.
You got hurt.
But don't worry, every good sportsman gets injured.
Maybe afterwards we could go to the cinema.
Oh that would be a good idea. Would you like that?
- No. - Wait I have surprise.
- Hello Sir. - Congrats Cats!
Keep the winning streak going.
And tell Rajkishore not to worry...
injuries are a part of life. Hmmm!
Babulal, you look fairer!
It's the effect of London soaps aunty.
- Do you get food there or no? - Mom, we do get food.
Missing your home made and miss that satisfaction
Don't worry about us, we are all fine here.
Just focus on the game.
And all the best for the finals, huh?
- All the best. - Yes Sir.
Sir Barial...
What happened?
- Nothing. - Something is wrong.
- I am missing my mom. - Then call her.
I haven't spoken to her in a year.
Then you should definitely call.
It's not that simple.
We have drifted ways from each other.
Grandma used to say...
it's never too late to realize your mistakes and make amends.
At least you have Mom, I don't have one.
Here... call her.
Mom... hey! Yeah it's Roshni.
Mom, I am so sorry.
I know... I didn't mean to...
I missed you so much. It's been really hard on me too.
I've been meaning to call you for a really long time, just...
I just didn't get the chance.
I am sorry...
To be honest I couldn't believe...
when I heard they got to the final.
I just really wanted to
be there for them and see if I could help.
Another score by the star Timba Daboola.
I don't know how they will manage without Rajkishore.
How much longer are you going to punish your team's best kicker.
Until he understands that he is not bigger than the team.
Perhaps there is a better way to make your point.
Oh! What a tackle.
Not a single try till now.
Hey boys... boys...
That's Colin Jarvis, former world's Captain, British and Irish Lion.
You gotta see how the other sides play. It's important to watch rugby, yeah?
Learn the tactics.
The Ox man carries
How are we going to get past that defence?
- They really do have a strong defence. - Yeah...
Almost as good as their attack!
Super tackle once again by Tinus De Plessy
So physical the Langa Lions
Oh that looks bad.
Got some homework to do before tomorrow.
Come on boys, let's get some rest.
Let's go.
The boys are gonna have to play the game of their life tomorrow.
What are you thinking?
Physically they are much stronger than us.
The Lions, they are too big, too strong.
Yeah, but we can use our speed to wear out their big guys.
Not let them dictate the tempo of the game.
They are going to be expecting to beat us like last time.
Sure, they'd be over confident.
We could use that to our advantage.
Yeah, kind of like thriller in Manila.
You know, rumble in the jungle?
- You guys... Mohammed Ali v/s Joe Fraser. - Hmmm...
He outsmarted his opponent who was bigger and stronger.
And then he just wore him out.
- Yeah -Yeah
We need to run that team off the pitch.
For which we need Barial.
I'll talk to him.
- This should work right? - Yes.
Good evening Sir, I want to talk to you.
Rajkishore.
Sir... I want to play tomorrow, Even Rajkishore is out now.
- Why don't you let me play? - There are other players, they will play.
Why, am I not a good player?
No, you are a good player. But you think only you are a good player.
Sir, I just wanted to ensure a win for us.
If you wanted to win, then why did you give up?
Why did you stop playing before the game ended?
Sir, because we had lost...
- How does that matter? - There were other players as well...
Why did only you give up?
- Are you any different than them? - No Sir...
But it just felt like it is the end of the tournament for us.
And we will have to go back.
And for this you expelled me from three matches.
I punished you because you are different.
No one has the amount of passion that you have.
But you lose self-control when instigated.
Sorry Sir.
Play for your team tomorrow, not for yourself.
- Got it? - Yeah.
Okay boys listen up... focus! okay?
We are going to stick to the plan.
Avoid those big hits. Strow the man, pass the ball.
Use your skill, use your speed, okay?
Gauranga, do you remember where you were about a year ago?
- Sir... - You were fixing tires, right?
And Chittranjan... Rajkishore you two were working in the farms.
I'm sure you remember how that changed
And me? I was a football coach!
We were all football players... but things didn't go as planned with football.
And today we are here, in a year and a half.
We have come so far... from our homes, our problems...
Today on that field, just remember that...
Where you have come from and where you are now.
Okay boys, it's over to you now.
Yeah? Get out there... express yourselves.
Enjoy yourselves and don't let them intimidate you boys!
Remember Jungle Cats...
All the best
Play well Ganesh
Against all the odds, the Jungle Cats from India.
Have made it to the final of the Junior Rugby Nations Cup.
Here at Parc Y Scarlets.
What a journey it has been for this young group of men from India.
And today they will face once again The Langa Lion
the current champions from South Africa
but before we get the rugby at the way
Something else happening out on the pitch and lets have listen to this.
Yes I believe that was some form of cultural challenge.
I will call it an Indian haka.
Let's get this Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final underway.
No Rajkishore, Narashing takes his place in the team.
Barial is also returning to the Jungle Cats.
Surprised to see him there after the tournament.
And Ganesh will captain the team in the final.
Forwards waiting on that big boy Japie Peterson their Captain.
Here he comes hitting the line of peace
Take him low... take him low.
Under the sticks; He slides...
for the The Langa Lions opening score of the final.
A simple conversion for Dino Dabula to come.
Excellent.
7 points to nothing to the Langa Lions.
Barial with the restart for the Jungle Cats.
Long hanging kick taken by Bobby De Wet...
Good defence by the Jungle Cats
You are playing really well, come on.
Today in this final is defend, defend for their lives
in the opening match the Langa Lions have already scored about 3 trys
You are playing really well, come on.
Obviously been working on the Jungle Cats and that man Barial
throws his opposite number yes it is Pretorius
Something tells me that this is going to be competitive even with this man Japie
Go, go...
Human wrecking ball but he's eventually dropped to ground
Langa Lions dominating possession but not breaking through like they did
in the opening match at the Brewery Field Andre Du Toit.
Shovelled the ball Temba Dabula. He is floored by Khetro
- Well played boys, - You can do this.
Possession first peer possession for the Jungle Cats
Oh! In two steps from Barial to Khetro out it goes to Bikash
Are we going to have a try here for the Jungle Cats in the final?
- Yes. We are. - Yeah.
Khetro, taking his time.
All points will be important... in this final
And he is successful.
We are all tied up in the Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final
7 points apiece.
Well this is a scrum for the Langa Lions A great attacking scrum.
At scrum half.
Feeding the scrum...
he finds Pretorius to fly half.
In comes Dina Dabola against Chittranjan.
He did not stand a chance and Temba Dabula crosses under the sticks.
Let's see if Temba Dabula can convert his own score.
Which will put the Langa Lions 14 points to 7 ahead.
He is successful.
The half time whistle has gone In this Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final.
Wear them out, make them run use the entire ground.
I know we are down on the score board, but the plan is working.
Sir have you seen their size? They are so BIG!
Yeah and they are getting tired okay?
Now the hard work really starts.
Yeah! You are gonna dig really deep.
You've gotta give everything you got until that final whistle.
You have an opportunity here today, to do something really special.
Okay?
Something that will make you proud for the rest of your lives.
Make your families proud. Make your country proud.
Make us proud! Okay?
Now go on, go out there and finish this job.
The players are ready Nigel Owens, the referee is ready.
Well the Jungle Cats of India have come out and I can see already that they are...
trying to change things in this second half.
They are turning the opposition, the Langa Lions.
Making them work hard in defence...
And also looking to stretch them across the park a little bit.
Come on Cats.
Come on... Pass.
Possession for the Jungle Cats. Little kick there... woah!
Hey, hey, hey... That's enough.
You stay out of it. That's not acceptable in the game.
Late tackle, off you go!
I will deal with the foul play, okay? Back you go.
Sorry.
Come on
The Jungle Cats looking to take advantage.
That the Langa Lions of South Africa are down to 9 men.
After that yellow card for Calvin, the Ox man Smith taking it on.
What will be his approach Barial...?
Here goes a high ball from Barial.
It's Dabola... Temba Dabola under it Oh he's knocked out on under pressure.
Is there a little momentum swing in this game?
Ah! the Jungle Cats still alive in this Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final.
What will be the approach.
Wow! They are looking to go wide.
Getting the ball to Ganesh and he has got
in a way goes speedster. Woah! He is breaking through...
Run... Ganesh... Run
Jungle Cats what a score for Ganesh.
With a conversion to come we could be tied...
at 14 points apiece in this Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final.
Khetro, taking his time.
And he is successful.
The Jungle Cats of India are right back in this match.
The pressure now is on the Langa Lions of South Africa.
They are looking very tired
As the Jungle Cats of India look.
Woah! What would be a winning score glorious step by Barial!
He is through, he needs support
on his shoulder...
But decides to kick Can he collect his own kick.
It would be a miracle if he can!
Oh! He collects it. And Barial is going to be the match winner.
For the Jungle Cats of India
in this Junior Rugby Nations Cup Final
The final whistle has gone! Unbelievable...
And it means of course that the Jungle Cats of India...
are the Junior Rugby Nations Cup Champions.
I will say that again because it's my favourite line.
The Jungle Cats of India are the Champions.
Chamatkar! It is a miracle.
And there is Phil Bennett
the former llanelli and Wales and British and Irish Lion will
present the trophy to Ganesh and Rajkishore
The Junior Rugby Nations Cup Champions are the Jungle Cats from India
Well, thank you.
You have been a big help in a really short period of time.
I have to admit... you know.
You helped me as much as you have helped my team.
You know honestly when I signed up for this physio job...
I had no idea how much your boys and you...
would help heal me.
- So... thank you! - You are welcome.
And if you ever decide to come to India, you are welcome to my home.
And I promise you, you will fit into my sofa just fine.
Yeah well, now I have 13...
Sorry 14
Reasons to visit India... So hopefully soon.
- Soon! - Have a safe trip...
I don't like to analyse victory too much.
- Thank you. - Thanks.
From me all the players are equal.
But this team I had a connection.
They reminded me of my brother and maybe Nicola her son.
Bennett and I were part of a grief support group
And the healing these boys provided was the answer to our void
Whenever anyone asked about Daniel I always lied about his whereabouts.
Daniel died... in an accident, in India.
He had been working for an NGO in Calcutta.
That supports underprivileged kids.
I never quite understood his fascination for Calcutta.
Or working for those kids.
When those kids came to stay with us...
we got a chance to understand the joy that Daniel had felt.
We go to church... we say our prayers.
But how can one really understand the joy of giving,
without actually experiencing it.
Rudra... Well done... Well done.
So proud of you... So, so proud of you.
Congratulations! Congratulations!
A win is not an individual achievement...
It's belongs to all, like a bunch of wooden sticks.
And this was one type of a win. What is real victory?
We started Kalinga institute of social sciences with 30 kids.
Today there are 30,000 kids here!
And when I see the kids have dinner and sleep in peace...
I feel pride that no one sleeps hungry in our institute.
That is the real victory.