With less than a week to the Rugby Africa Cup, Uganda’s final squad for the tournament has been named.
Star back Philip Wokorach, who has been running rings around the India Rugby Premier League, is part of the squad.
Alex Aturinda, who captained the 7s side at the Africa Sevens, is also named for 15s duty and his ball skills will be crucial from the base of the scrum.
Walukuba Bababrians hooker Edward Emiemu, Jinja Hippos prop Fahad Maido, and KOBs prop Blair Ayebazibwe make the squad as the new faces that will be considered in the front three having been on the fringes last year.
The Squad Breakdown
- Hookers: Nathan Bwambale, Edward Emiemu
- Props: Santos Ssenteza, Blair Ayenazibwe, Saul Kivumbi, Collin Kimbowa, Fahad Maido
- Locks: Eliphaz Emong, Julius Opio, Sydney Gongodyo, Brian Wandera
- Back Row: Byron Oketayot (Captain), Frank Kidega (Vice Captain), Pius Ogena, Desire Ayera, Alex Aturinda
- Half-backs: Conrad Wanyama (vice-captain), Aaron Ofoyrwoth, William Nkore, Liam Walker
- Midfield: Isaac Massa, Ian Munyani, Timothy Kisiga
- Outside Backs: Philip Wokorach, Adrian Kasito, Joseph Aredo, Shakim Ssembusi, Ivan Otema
Uganda is set to open the tournament against neighbours Kenya in the quarterfinal on Tuesday, August 8, in the late kick-off (4:00 p.m., EAT) at the Mandela National Stadium annex pitch.
