A 39 man Kenya U20 squad has been in training for the upcoming World Rugby U20 Trophy taking place in Nairobi from 15-30 July at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Commenting on the team’s preparations, Team Manager Peter Mutai said, “The team has been preparing well as we work towards next month’s tournament. We have retained a core of the squad that was selected for the Barthes U20 Trophy.”
“There are six new call ups to the wider training squad that will be whittled down to the final squad of 28 ahead of the tournament. The six are Ian Nyandusi, Spencer Tayghan, Anthony Okoyo, Rodgers Omanyi, Nickson Shevei and Victor Wabuto,” he added.
The team is in Pool B for the tournament alongside Hong Kong China, Spain and Samoa. This is their third appearance, having hosted the 2009 edition before qualifying for the 2019 tournament in Brazil.
Chipu Training Squad Raymond Chacha (Strathmore Leos), Dennis Kisingu (Strathmore Leos), Brian Makaya (Mean Machine), Collins Ndambo (Daystar Falcons), George Otieno (Shamas), Mike Oduor (Daystar), Jeremy Odhiambo (Catholic Monks), Geylord Ngasi (Daystar Falcons), Wycliffe Ogutu (Daystar Falcons), Michael Odiaga (Impala Saracens), Ian Nyandusi (Strathmore Leos), Victor Ahona (Blak Blad), Andy Cole Omolo (Masinde Muliro), Eugene Omurambi (Unattached), Nathan Tsindoli (Daystar Falcons), Laban Kipsang (Kenya Harlequin), Edmond Omondi (Masinde Muliro), Jackton Omondi (Kabras Sugar), James Asanga (Menengai Oilers), Iddo Kuta (Kenya Harlequin), Stanslaus Shikoli (Strathmore Leos), Vincent Ochieng (Kenya Harlequin), William Otondi (Binghamton University), Patrick Wainaina (Kenya Harlequin), Zephenes Obwanga (Catholic Monks), Spencer Tayghan (Bryanston School), Anthony Okoyo (Homeboyz), Rogers Omanyi (Nondescripts), Eddy Wambugu (Daystar Falcons), Michael Wamalwa ( Catholic Monks), Felix Masega Chacha (Mwamba), Nickson Shevei (Homeboyz), Victor Odhiambo Ochieng (Strathmore Leos), Victor Wabuto (Nakuru), Raphael Wanga (Zetech Oaks), George Omondi (Catholic Monks)
