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China have turned to ex-England sevens captain Ollie Phillips to help them become a force in the world game, with the new head coach saying he was ready to “awaken a sleeping giant of 1.4 billion people”. Phillips said he was “delighted” to be taking on the role and already set his sights on winning gold at next year’s Asian Games and qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 38-year-old has been working with the Chinese Rugby Football Association in the UK, with the China sevens team playing against the likes of Jamaica, Wales, Canada and Fiji in the build-up...
