Mumbai, June 7 -- Kalinga Black Tigers head coach Mike Friday hailed the Rugby Premier League (RPL) as a groundbreaking platform blending international excellence with domestic talent to help India's rugby dream flourish, according to a release from RPL.

A former rugby sevens player himself, Mike Friday proceeded to become England Sevens' most successful coach to date, leading them to 10 titles during his tenure, while also securing a Commonwealth Games silver medal in 2006. He has also played a significant role in building legacies across the teams he has coached, including Kenya Sevens' and USA Sevens' teams.

Now taking up a new challenge at the RPL, he described the league's unique appeal, stating, "It's a very innovative format, a p...