Thai Thevada and Lamphun Lion Kings have been rebranded as the Northern Lions this year and look to be back to full strength in 2026 after provincial tournaments had prevented some of their players taking part for the full week last year. Johnny is again coming up from Koh Chang and Bas is a new recruit to keep an eye out for. Lamphun again won the Vientiane Eights in 2025 so maybe this year it’s time for them to win the Sixes.