Wallabies star Charlie Cale proud as brother Jack captains Deaf Rugby team at Tokyo Sevens

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Wallabies back-rower Charlie Cale expressed pride as his brother Jack, vice-captain of Australia's Deaf Rugby squad, prepares for the World Deaf Rugby Sevens Championship beginning this weekend in Tokyo. Jack, a lawyer who plays club rugby, joined the Australian Deaf Rugby team in 2023 after a surprise trial invitation. He helped lead the men's squad to the final in Argentina that year, where they lost 20-5 to Wales. The tournament requires players to have at least 40 decibels of average bilateral hearing loss. Jack emphasizes non-verbal communication's importance and the program's goal of inclusivity, with his family, including parents Sue and Tim, supporting him throughout.


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