Mugisha enters Africa 7s camp in Mauritius to replace Wokorach

Philip Wokorach left the Uganda camp at the 2024 Rugby Africa Men's 7s in Mauritius to complete his two-year deal with Rugby Club Orleans. Timothy Mugisha was called in to replace him. The post Mugisha enters Africa 7s camp in Mauritius to replace Wokorach appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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Philip Wokorach was officially unveiled by Rugby Club Orleans after signing a two-year deal with the French club. The announcement came after Wokorach and Uganda won the Cup Final of the first round of the 2024 Rugby Africa Men’s 7s in Mauritius.

He scored three tries (two assists) and kicked eleven conversions in the tournament.

Philip Wokorach

Wokorach left the camp and returned to France after the tournament, leaving the team with one empty slot.

Utility back Timothy Mugisha was called in to replace Wokorach and he joined the team in camp on Wednesday evening.

He took part in Thursday’s training session and the captain’s run on Friday morning.

Timothy Mugisha (with the ball) during the second captain’s run Credit: Nicholas Bamulanzeki

Since Wokorach was playing as a forward, this means that one of Isaac Massanganzira, Pius Ogena, and Desire Ayera will be brought into the starting lineup for Uganda. Mugisha will provide cover for the backs.

The Rugby Cranes will face Tunisia, Cote d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso in the pool phase during the second round on Saturday, July 6.

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