Rugby player Chris Raymond is very proud that he plays for the Orange: “What a privilege to play for my grandfather and grandmother’s country”

The Dutch rugby team played an international match against strong Georgia on Saturday. The Dutch lost 40-8 . Christopher Raymond also played with the Orange. The rugby player was born in New Zealand. His family has Dutch roots and he has been playing for Orange for more than a year now.

“What a privilege to play for the country of my grandfather, grandmother and mother. What an honor,” says Raymond enthusiastically, who plays for RFC Haarlem in the Dutch league.

Mark Coebergh was also born on the other side of the world. “I was born and raised in Hong Kong. I have a Dutch father and I came to the Netherlands for my studies. That’s how I started playing for RC ‘t Gooi and eventually for Orange,” said Coebergh.

The Netherlands is currently playing in the European Championship. The first two games were lost and next weekend Germany is the opponent. “Every game is a must win, but I don’t let myself be pressured”, national coach Lyn Jones is resolute.

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