When the Uganda Rugby Sevens leave for the Hong Kong Sevens this weekend, all the eyes will be on the main target, winning the qualifier for more international action.
There's only one slot for teams to fight for in a bid to acquire core status and feature more in the HSBC world series.
The Cranes have for the past few months been undertaking intense training under the watchful eyes of head coach Tolbert Onyango and new strength and conditioning coach Geofrey Kimani.
“We have been training hard and the boys are now ready for the Hong Kong sevens. We are hopeful that we shall emerge victors,” Onyango Tolbert said this week.
Four Betway Kobs players were selected on the team to the 2019 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series qualifiers that are slated for April 5, 2019 - April 7.
Pius Ogena, Adrian Kasito, Ian Munyani and Joseph Aredo will wear national colours.
The team is expected to set off Sunday March 31ahead of their first games with German and Chile on the opening day of the qualifiers.
They will then face Cook Islands on April 6. Team Captain will be Michael Wokorach is confident the team can earn the lone slot to the HSBC.
“We are going to do our very best and we shall not disappoint our fans, we thank everyone that has supported us this far,” he said.
Selected Rugby Sevens team
Pius Ogena
Desire Ayera
Michael Wokorach
Isaac Massa
Ian Munyani
Philip Wokorach
Byron Oketayot
Paul Masendi
Aron Ofoirwoth
Adrian Kasito
Kisiga Timothy
Joseph Aredo
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