Africa Cup: Rugby Cranes shift training camp to South Africa

The Uganda Rugby Cranes have departed for South Africa to prepare for the 2024 Rugby Africa Men's Cup. A 42-man contingent will participate in trial matches and training sessions during the camp. The post Africa Cup: Rugby Cranes shift training camp to South Africa appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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The Uganda Rugby Cranes have intensified their preparations as the forthcoming 2024 Rugby Africa Men’s Cup nears.

A 36-man contingent comprising seven officials and twenty-nine players will depart for Gauteng on Thursday afternoon.

Uganda Rugby Cranes squad for training camp in South Africa:

  • Forwards: Blair Ayebazibwe (KOBs), Michael Otto (KOBs), Saul Kivumbi (KOBs), Ebber Aturinde (Mongers), Edward Emiemu (Walukuba), Nathan Bwambale (Pirates), Jude Jjuuko (Eagles), Julius Opio (Hippos), Robert Aziku (KOBs), Charles Uhuru (Heathens), Brian Wandera (Rams), Frank Kidega (Pirates), Moses Zziwa (Pirates), Mark Omoding (Kenya Harlequin), Ivan Odoch (Heathens).
  • Backs: Nicholas Kato (Heathens), Pool Kalungi (Rhinos), Ivan Magomu (Pirates), Calvin Gizamba (KOBs), Joseph Aredo (KOBs), Alhaji Manano (KOBs), Jones Kamiza (Pirates), Thomas Gwokto (Heathens), Mohammed Haruna (Pirates), Shakim Ssembusi (Walukuba), Joseph Oyet (Heathens), Robin Odrua (Mongers), Jacob Ochen (Hippos), Arnold Ocen (Rhinos).

They were officially flagged off by the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) Executive Committee members and the National Council of Sports’ Deputy General Secretary Francis Oluga at Lugogo on Wednesday afternoon.

The travelling squad will join the six players already in South Africa on the high performance program. They will then play three trial matches in preparation for the Africa Cup.

Fixtures for Rugby Cranes’ Trial Matches during Training Camp:

  • June 29 vs Limpopo Country Districts XV in Modimolle (Nylstroom High School)
  • July 2 vs Supa Barbariens in Johannesburg (Pirates Rugby Club)
  • July 5 vs Loftus 200 in Pretoria (Harlequin Rugby Club)

This is the next step in URU’s partnership with Blue Bulls Rugby Union as Uganda builds its capacity as a test nation.

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