Uganda Names Final Squad for 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has announced the final 12-man squad that will represent the country at the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament in Monaco. The tournament will be held from September 29-October 1, 2023. The squad, which is captained by veteran utility back Philip Wokorach, includes a mix of experienced players and exciting young prospects. Here is the full squad: * Philip Wokorach (Captain) * Ivan Magomu * Pius Wakabi * Adrian Kasito * Timothy Kisiga * James Odong * Aaron Ofoywroth * Ronald Kanyanya * Aaron Misiri * Andrew Amonde * Daniel Cannington * Emmanuel Okello The Cranes will be making their second appearance at a World Rugby Sevens Repechage tournament. In 2018, they missed out on a place at the 2019 World Cup in San Francisco after losing to Samoa in the final. URU President William Blick expressed confidence in the team’s abilities and urged them to represent Uganda with pride. “We have a strong and talented squad that has been preparing diligently for this tournament,” said Blick. “We are confident that they have what it takes to secure a place at the 2024 World Cup in South Africa.” Head coach Tolbert Onyango believes his team has the potential to make a significant impact in Monaco. “The players have worked incredibly hard over the past few months, and we are ready for the challenge,” said Onyango. “We know that the competition will be tough, but we are determined to make our country proud.” Uganda will face Argentina, Ireland, and the winner of the African qualifiers in Pool A of the Repechage tournament. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the final stages of the tournament, where they will compete for one of the four remaining places at the 2024 World Cup.Uganda Names Men’s Team for World Rugby Sevens RepechageUganda Names Men’s Team for World Rugby Sevens Repechage Uganda’s coach, Tolbert Onyango, has announced the final squad that will represent the nation in the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage. The tournament will be held from June 21-23 at the Stade Louis II in Monaco, France. This three-day event provides an opportunity for twelve men’s and twelve women’s teams to compete for a place at the Paris Olympic Games. “We have prepared diligently, and the team is eager to perform to their full potential,” stated Onyango. “Our aim is to secure the final Olympic berth.” Onyango acknowledged the intense competition, which includes Great Britain, Canada, and China in Uganda’s group. “We are aware of the challenges ahead, but we are confident in our abilities,” he added. Ian Munyani, the team captain, expects fierce competition from every opponent. “We will adapt to each team’s unique strategies,” he said. Uganda’s participation in the Repechage follows a mediocre performance at the World Rugby HSBC 7s Challenger Series in Munich last month, where they finished sixth. The men’s teams are divided into two groups, with Uganda in Group B alongside South Africa, Chile, Tonga, Mexico, Spain, Hong Kong China, Papua New Guinea, and Brazil. In the women’s category, China, recently promoted to the HSBC Sevens Series, is a frontrunner. However, China’s Hong Kong, Argentina, Kenya, and Uganda remain potential contenders for the Olympic berth.Uganda has named its final squad for the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco. The tournament will be held from April 14-16 and will feature 12 teams competing for the final two spots at the 2024 World Rugby Sevens Series. The Ugandan squad is: * Phillip Wokorach (captain) * Isaac Massanganzira * Adrian Kasito * Emmanuel Ebitu * Desire Ayera * Alex Mubiru * Pius Ogena * Samuel Ogwok * Ian Munyani * David Mukooza * Phillip Kyobutungi * Timothy Kisiga The squad was selected following a two-day trial held at Kyadondo Rugby Club in Kampala. The team will travel to Monaco on April 11 and will begin its preparations for the tournament with a training camp in Nice, France. Uganda is ranked 12th in the World Rugby Sevens Series and will be hoping to secure one of the two qualification spots available at the Repechage. The team will face tough competition from the likes of Chile, Hong Kong, and Zimbabwe, but will be confident of its chances of success. The 2024 World Rugby Sevens Series will be held in 10 cities around the world, including London, Paris, and Dubai. The series will culminate in the World Rugby Sevens Finals in Los Angeles, USA, in August 2024.