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‘French Paul doesn’t miss… I was just wondering what celebration he was going to pull’

The opening month of the 2026 Nations Cup delivered a stream of competitive, high-intensity games, multiple outstanding tries and set-piece battles…

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Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 10:22 AM

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Hong Kong China teammates were confident Paul Altier would kick the match-winning penalty against Uruguay.
Altier converted a 40-meter penalty on the final play of the game to defeat Uruguay.
Hong Kong China has reintroduced a full-time rugby program for more than 30 players.

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Hong Kong China teammates Alexander Post and Matt Worley expressed complete confidence in Paul Altier after the winger slotted a 40-meter penalty on the final play to secure a Nations Cup victory over Uruguay. The dramatic finish concluded a successful July campaign in the newly formed international tournament.

The national union has recently reintroduced a full-time program for over 30 players following their qualification for the Men's Rugby World Cup. Both Post and Worley returned home from playing in the English Championship to join the setup ahead of November fixtures against the United States, Canada, and Tonga.

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‘French Paul doesn’t miss… I was just wondering what celebration he was going to pull’

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