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Monate Akuei handed a start by MLR side Seawolves

Former Nakuru RFC forward Monate Akuei has been handed a start for Major League Rugby side Seattle Seawolves as they face Old Glory rugby at Starfire Sports on Saturday.

His chance with the Seattle Seawolves comes just days after he featured for Austin Black Rugby in Texas.

Akuei, who represented Kenya 7s and Simbas in 2019, will partner with former Worcester flanker Huw Taylor and American forward Pago Haini.

Monate Akuei’s teammates

The second row will see Rhyno Herbst and Moni Ngakuru starting, while Cameron Orr, Daquan Perry, and Olive Kilifi form the front row.

JP Smith is set to play as the scrum-half, with Mack Mason as the fly-half.

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Fijian-born Australian Tevita Kuridrani will partner with former Stormers center Dan Kriel.

Namibia’s Divan Rossouw will be in the back row alongside Tony Pulu and Ina Futi.

In 2023, Akuei first played in Major Rugby League for the Champions Rugby New York.

Seattle Seawolves

1. Cameron Orr

2. Daquan Perry

3. Olive Kilifi

4. Rhyno Herbst

5. Moni Ngakuru

6. Huw Taylor

7. Monate Akuei

8. Pago Haini

9. JP Smith

10. Mack Mason

11. Toni Pulu

12. Dan Kriel

13. Tevita Kuridrani

14. Ina Futi

15. Divan Rossouw

Replacements:

16. Dewald Donald

17. Kellen Gordon

18. Chance Wenglewski

19. Taylor Krumrei

20. Isaia Lotawa

21. Reid Watson Davis

22. Ryan Rees

23. Sam Windsor

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