Samurai Barracudas and Uganda Unveil Safari 7s Squads

The Samurai Barracudas and Team Uganda have officially disclosed their lineups for the upcoming Safari 7s set to unfold at Nairobi’s RFUEA Ground from November 17-19.

Guided by the expertise of Welsh coach Nick Wakely, the Samurai squad includes the influential presence of Kenyan Sevens legend Collins Injera, who serves as the assistant coach.

Steering the team’s management is Jimmy Mnene, while operations director responsibilities fall under the capable hands of Fahad Adil. Uganda has also lifted the curtain on its men’s and women’s squads for the Nairobi event. Head Coach Tolbert Onyango’s men’s lineup features notable players such as Aaron Ofoyrwoth and Adrian Kasito.

The Lady Cranes, Uganda’s women’s team, will see the captaincy held by Peace Lekuru, with Agnes Nakuya playing a crucial role.

Samurai Barracudas Squad

Arthur Haug
Charlie Coe
Charlie Venables
Dan Hoesk
Ethan Issacs
Florian Makala
Henry Kirwan
Mervan da Silva
Nabo Sikoyi
Noegh Hayward
Struan Hutchison
Tom Role
Uganda Rugby Cranes Squad:

Aaron Ofoyrowth (Captain)
Davis Shimwa
Alex Aturinda
Mark Osuna
Timothy Mugisha
Pius Ogena
Issac Massanganzira
Adrian Kasito (Vice Captain)
William Nkore
Roy Kizito
Nobert Okeny
Uganda Lady Cranes Squad

Agnes Nakuya (Vice Captain)
Lydia Namabiro
Sarah Kirabo
Yvonne Najuma
Grace Nabaggala
Mayimuna Nassozi
Lona Sandra Amoli
Peace Lekuru (Captain)
Ritta Nadunga
Rachael Mufuwa
Gertrude Kateesa Junior
Unity Namulala.

Under the strategic guidance of these skilled players and coaches, both teams are poised to showcase their prowess at the Safari 7s tournament, promising an exciting display of rugby talent on the RFUEA Ground in Nairobi.