As we approach our tenth anniversary year we will be interviewing some of the key people who helped launch and grow Hong Kong Scottish. We will be hearing about how the Club first started up and has evolved over the past 10 years – with some interesting stories along the way! This week we are chatting to Hong Kong Scottish Godfather, Jacky Hui.
1. What is your nickname around the club and why?
People call me Godfather. Probably because I am the most senior in the club, haha. Or you can call me Mr. Asahi.
2. What are your current and previous roles at the club?
A great supporter I think, or to help the boys find a handyman to fix our club’s flat problems.
3. How did you get involved with the founding of the club?
Before HKS I joined the Nomads for a long time and was on the committee of the club. It was great that I could join that task force group during the transition of Nomads to HK Scottish.
4. You were part of the very first Nomads team. What elements of the Nomads are still present today?
Yeah, I joined the Nomads when I was 18 (nearly 30 years ago). I can see that the social elements and strong club spirit are still here from Nomads to HK Scottish. Post game drinks and dinner are still on every weekend; from the thai food, hotpot, tenting or manfat to Beef and Potatoes, it’s always a great time. And the famous chicken head beers. Social events like the Christmas party and club dinners, too. It’s all to make everyone feel we are a big family, and that we have strong relationships to each other in the club.
5. How have you seen the club evolve over the past ten years?
In Hong Kong rugby, we are a very young club. I saw that a lot of people in the club had put a lot of effort into making HKS one of the great sports clubs in HK. Special thanks to Stuart, Dave, Roy for their huge contribution to the club. All the G.Ms and coaches made big efforts and worked hard. All of these were big elements to make the club a success in the past 10 years.
6. Where do you see the club in another ten years?
I am looking forward to seeing if we can reach the Pole Position in Hong Kong rugby. We can have strong performances in games, and we can have great contribution and influence to our community. I believe that we can make it very soon.
7. What do you do outside of the club? – Job, hobbies, family etc.
I am now working at HKRU. With my wife, Karen we have a boy, Callum. He is about 10 years old now. Unfortunately, he is not very interested in rugby at the moment. But he is a great supporter. I wasn’t playing much rugby last season as I feel I am a bit old. I am now learning Muay Thai boxing to keep my body fit and so that I can keep drinking still.
8. What is your most memorable moment or story you have from being involved in the club?
Every Pattaya 10s is memorable. I am sure that every single tourist will agree with me. I remember that on one of the tours we had just 10 people to play for the whole weekend. I dislocated my AC joint in the last minute of the last game. Then we scored a try after I was out. After this tour I changed my position to drinking only.
9. What is the most legendary match played by HKS that you witnessed and why?
There are a couple of games in my mind, like our debut in the premiership and win over Kowloon. Our first Grand Championships finals a season before. Also, every time we beat Football Club at Club it always feels good – no need for any reasons!
10. What are your essentials for a match day and why? (We may be referring to a particular refreshing beverage you are well known for!)
Not rugby boots and a mouth guard. It’s half a dozen cold beers with me to sit on the stand to cheer for the teams. Maybe Asahi is the best! I hope we can go back to the Rock to cheer for the teams again soon.
