On today's podcast we’re joined by Josh Sutcliffe, the head coach and former player of the Philippines men’s 15s side — better known as the Volcanoes.

Rugby in the Philippines was inactive for a number of years until Josh helped to bring it back late last year.

The national team is enjoying a strong spell right now, with a growing pool of diaspora players from rugby heartlands like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, all proudly pulling on the jersey. At the same time, there’s an exciting domestic movement building back home, which adds real depth to the program.

Josh, who is based in the USA, led the Volcanoes to the Unions Cup title earlier this year, and we thought it was the perfect time to get his take on what’s working, what’s building, and how they’re balancing international talent with homegrown ambition.

We talk about his coaching journey, the unique challenges of managing a team from afar, and what lies ahead for one of Asia’s most intriguing rugby nations.

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