“The PNG Rugby fraternity has lost a scholar, coach, and mentor of our game. The impact of his passing will be felt at all levels of Rugby.”
This according to the statement released by PNG Rugby Union to the passing of late Douglas Guise.
The Late Douglas Guise represented Papua New Guinea with distinction as a member of the Pukpuks 7aside & 15aside teams and later as a Coach of the Pukpuk 7aside Team – a role he took on despite is age and had little or no support at all.
The Late Douglas Guise lived an incredible life both on and off the field.
His achievements as a Player and Coach has set a bench mark for PNG Rugby and his legacy will live on in the lives of those he had touched.
PNG Rugby sends their sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of the Late Douglas Guise, as they share in their grief of losing a Son, Brother and Father.