Terengganu Aims to End Seven-Year Title Drought in Agong's Rugby Cup Final

The Terengganu rugby team is poised to break a seven-year championship drought as they prepare to face Johor in the final of the Agong's Rugby Cup. The highly anticipated match will take place at UiTM Stadium in Shah Alam, Selangor.

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Johor comes with a big reputation and its own advantages compared to us, who started as the underdog this season.

Terengganu, who last won the championship in 2019, faces a formidable opponent in Johor. Johor has been a consistent finalist, reaching the championship match in the last two editions of the tournament. Their previous encounter in the 2017 final saw Johor narrowly defeat Terengganu 32-29 on Terengganu's home turf. Johor has secured the title twice before, in 2013 and 2017.

Adding to the intensity of the final, both Terengganu and Johor have maintained undefeated records throughout the current season. This undefeated streak underscores the high level of competition expected in the final.

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I expect pressure on both teams from the first minute of the game. Of course, each team will employ different tactics for the final.

Hafiizh Zainal, coaching his home state team for the first time, anticipates a fiercely contested match from the opening minutes. He recognizes Johor's strong reputation and advantages but believes Terengganu, initially considered the underdog, is performing at its peak. Zainal expects both teams to employ distinct tactical approaches to secure the victory in this 42nd edition of the cup.

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Terengganu is at its best to play in the final without any constraints that could hinder the team's tactics in this 42nd edition.