So here it goes....

Over the past three years, your kindness and encouragement have helped me achieve my dream of playing for my country. From encouraging messages on social media to the countless hours you’ve spent supporting my teammates and I from the sidelines, you’ve shown me what community truly means. I'm humbled and forever grateful by your belief and words of encouragement throughout my time at Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club.

In light of the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers this July, I am honored to announce that I have been selected to represent the Algeria national team in this year’s Africa Cup. This achievement is the result of hard work, sacrifice and a little bit of luck. Our preparations will commence with a one-week training camp in Algeria, after which we will travel to Uganda on the 5th of July. The tournament will begin with our first knockout match on the 8th of July, followed by the semi-finals on the 13th and the final scheduled for the 19th. The stakes are significant: the tournament winner will earn direct qualification to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, while the runner-up will proceed to the Asia/Africa play-off. I remain deeply grateful for the steadfast support I have received over the past three years. support that has helped propel us from 90th to 54th in the world rankings.

Due to increasing costs and limited funding, I'm reaching out to ask for your support in covering expenses such as insurance, vaccinations, travel, and cover while I take over three weeks of unpaid leave. Your support means the world to me—thank you for standing by me throughout my journey. I'm truly grateful.

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Samir Kharbouch