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43 named in Coastal region Kenya U18 list

Rugby ball. Photo Courtesy/Gilbert

The Kenya Rugby Union has announced the roster for the Coastal Region Kenya U18 squad, a pivotal component of its recently launched high-performance program initiated in April. 

This strategic initiative aims to invigorate rugby development, bridging the gap from grassroots to international competition, addressing concerns over waning talent post-secondary school games.

Operating within the framework of the 15s High-Performance Program, the project meticulously scouts and selects 60 talented players from each region to form the U18 cohort. 

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Through this rigorous selection process, which taps into the ongoing 15s school competitions, the program endeavors to identify and nurture the potential stars of tomorrow, ensuring a robust pipeline for Kenya’s rugby future.

Front Row:

  • Loosehead Props:
  1. David Makhoha – Khamis High School
  2. Braxton Mikaya – Tarasaa Secondary
  3. Geofrystone Mghendi – Dr. Aggrey
  4. Dickson Mangi – Tarasaa Secondary
  • Hooker:
  1. Joshua Kamau Mchonyi – Timbila High
  2. Amir Mzaka Jumbe – Marafa Boys
  3. Liverson Mwaita – Dr. Aggrey

 Tighthead Prop:

  1. Mohammed Alinur – Shimo la Tewa
  2. Oscar Mbotela – Shimo la Tewa

Second Row:

  • lock
  1. Soldin Omondi – Kajembe Secondary
  2. Musa Suleiman – Oda Secondary
  • lock
  1. Omar Kibunugwa – Ngutini Secondary
  2. Hensky Mwahendo – Tarasaa Secondary
  3. Nathaniel Dadyi – Oda Secondary

Back Row:

  •    Blindside Flanker
  1. Otoro Mwadime – Waa Boys
  2. Gift Jilo – Tarasaa Secondary
  3. Samuel Fadhili – Oda Secondary
  • Openside Flanker
  1. Yunus Kassim Dosho – Waa Boys (No.8)
  2. Derryl Gideon Chesoll – Maweni Secondary
  3. Delo Ali – Oda Secondary

Halfbacks:

  • Scrum-Halves

21. Yunus Mohamed – Khamis High

  1. Abdirehman Ali – Oda Secondary
  2. Moses Mwamburi – Dr. Aggrey
  3. Faraj Fondo – Marafa Secondary
  • Fly Halves

25. Mohammed Hassan – Waa Boys

  1. Ngumbao Katana – Tarasaa Secondary
  2. Amos Mjawasi – Kajembe Secondary
  3. Evans Yaa – Marafa Secondary

Back Three:

  • Left Winger
  1. Vadim Sumbua – Khamis High School
  2. Kevin Lisunu – Shimo la Tewa
  3. Doyo Wario – Marafa Secondary
  4. Mathayo Kishingwa – Ngutini Secondary

Centers:

33. Joseph Ngowa – Marafa Secondary (Inside Center)

  1. Peter Joha – Rabai Secondary (Inside Center)
  2. David Ochieng – Oda Secondary (Outside Center)
  3. Twahir Jaka – Rabai Secondary (Outside Center)

Back Three:

37. Andrew Haggar – Timbila Secondary (Right Winger)

  1. Majele Karungwa – Tarasaa Secondary
  2. William Baya Mbui – Kajembe Secondary

Fullbacks:

40. Benjamin Katama Chivatsi – Lutsangani Secondary

  1. Baraka Ngumbao – Khamis High
  2. Masoud Ndegwa – Mwavumbo High
  3. William Baya – Kajembe Secondary

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