Kenya Simbas launch over 80 summoned as he prepares for Rugby World Cup 2023

Paul Odera and his technical replacement at Kenya's Simbas (national 15-a-side rugby union team) have called up a preliminary roster of 81 players for the Rugby World Cup 2023. Training will take place Thursday morning at the RFUEA site in Nairobi, Kenya, and will focus primarily on strength and conditioning. Rugby Fans can buy France Rugby World Cup Tickets from our website.

Kenya's Simbas have called up a preliminary roster of 81 players for the RWC 2023

"Some players who have performed well in the Kenya Cup and have been accepted from this year's roster. Some players in the 2021 team are not in good shape and were selected with their name, and then we have foreign players," said head coach Paul Odera.

Of these, 66 played locally in the Kenya Cup (equivalent to the highest Premier League) and 15 in overseas countries in Europe, the Middle East and the United States.

Sixty-six are divided into three groups based on their position in the country to minimize the impact on their performance in the ongoing Kenya Cup.

“Then place a 35-man squad for the RWC qualifiers, once the Kenya Cup League is over we will analyse the players and then reduce them to 40 players. This year is very important for Simbas and the Kenya Rugby Union. Because we want to play at the World Cup for the first time in July."

Rugby director Thomas Odundo said the Kenya Rugby Union will flank a friendly in May-June but nothing other than qualifications has been confirmed.

Kenya will take on Elgon Cup competitors Uganda in July in qualifiers in Marseille, France and Aix-en-Provence.

Uganda has yet officially launched its campaign for the tournament, which will be the 2022 African Cup of Rugby, but the manager's technical replacement Brian Makalama’s has named the players they want to call up. Rugby Fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website.

Kenya Simbas start preparations for Rugby World Cup 2023 

The Kenya Simbas 2022 Draft Squad:

Loosehead Props: Ian Njenga (Nondies), Andrew Siminyu (University of Jo’burg), Joseph Odero (Kabras Sugar RFC), Edward Mwaura (Menengai Oilers),

Hookers: Griffin Musila-Injured (KCB), Wilfred Waswa (KCB), Eugene Sifuna (Kabras Sugar RFC), Bonface Ochieng (Kenya Harlequins), Stanley Isogol (Menengai Oilers), Coleman Were (Menengai Oilers), Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar RFC), Toby Francombe (Scotland).

Tighthead Props: Patrick Ouko (KCB), Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar RFC), Manasseh Oduor(KCB), Miles Rotuk Rahedi (Kutztown University-USA), Paul Opiyo (Mwamba RFC).

Locks: Oliver Mang’eni (KCB), Shem Joseph (Kabras Sugar RFC), Wallace Otieno (Menengai Oilers), Emmanuel Silungi (Tel Aviv, Israel), Malcolm Onsando (Dinamo Bucharesti-Romania), Frank Aduda-injured (Impala Saracens), Brian Juma (Kabras Sugar RFC), Thomas Okeyo (Top Fry Nakuru).

Blindside Flankers: Davis Change (KCB), George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar RFC), Samuel Onsongo-injured (Menengai Oilers), Bethwel Anami (Strathmore), Chrispin Shitundo (Menengai Oilers).

Openside Flankers: Martin Owila (KCB), Daniel Sikuta (Kabras Sugar RFC), Brayden Barrat (Durham University London – England), John Akuei Monate (Tigers RFC – USA), Fidel Oloo (Nondies), Brian Amaitsa (Nondies), Cameron Coulson (Richmond RFC- England), Oscar Ouma (Zastava RFC- Russia).

Number 8s: Elkeans Musonye (Impala Saracens), Felix Ojow (KCB), Steven Sakari (Kabras Sugar RFC), Alex Aturo (Mwamba RFC), Mark Mutuku (Notre Dame Athletic – USA).

Scrum halves: Samuel Asati (KCB), Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar RFC), Brian Tanga (Kabras Sugar RFC), Brian Wahinya (KCB), Mickey Wanjala (KCB), Samson Onsomu (Menengai Oilers).

Fly halves: Anthony Omondi (Mwamba RFC), Jone Kubu (Kabras Sugar RFC), Owain Ashley Lloyd (Cardiff University RFC-Wales), Charles Kuka (Mwamba RFC), Dominic Coulson (Exeter University RFC-England).

Inside Centers: Max Kangeri (KCB), Brad Owako (Dubai Exiles RFC – Dubai), John Okoth (Menengai Oilers), Max Omondi (Catholic Monks), Patrick Kluivert (Strathmore), Collins Injera (Mwamba RFC), Charles Tendwa (South Coast Pirates)

Outside Centers: Vincent Onyala (KCB), Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar RFC), Peter Kilonzo (KCB).

Wingers: Andrew Matoka (Strathmore), Michael Kimwele (KCB), Geoffrey Okwach (KCB), Archadius Khwesa (Blak Blad RFC), Jacob Ojee (KCB), Beldad Ogeta (Menengai Oilers), Billy Odhiambo (Mwamba RFC), William Ambaka (Zastava RFC-Russia).

Full Backs: Darwin Mukidza (KCB), Jefferey Mutuku (Notre Dame Athletic-USA), Isaac Njoroge (KCB), Samuel Oliech (Impala Saracens).

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