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The two-time champions have named their 28-man squad for the World Rugby u20 tournament set to take place at the Nyayo National Stadium in July
Kenya’s World Rugby u20 Trophy group opponents Samoa name squad to Nairobi
Two time winners Samoa have named their 28-man squad for next month’s World Rugby U20 Trophy in Nairobi.
Head Coach Galumalemana Rudolf Moors has included Malakesi Masefau and Paul Stanley who debuted in the World Rugby Sevens Series this past season.
Junior Manu Samoa qualified after two hugely competitive matches against host nation Tonga at the Teufaiva Stadium in Nuku’alofa, Tonga to win the Oceania Rugby U20 Trophy.
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20:50 - 14.06.2023
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Hosts Kenya Chipu will face Spain, Samoa and Hong Kong China in pool B while USA will face Scotland, Uruguay and Zimbabwe in Pool A of the championship set to take place at Nyayo Stadium from July 15, 2023
Tonga took the first game 20-19 but an 8-5 victory in the second leg ensured the Junior Manu Samoa squad booked their ticket to Kenya, 27-25 on aggregate, where they will hope to maintain their proud record in the competition,
In three previous appearances at the World Rugby U20 Trophy, Samoa have won it twice, in 2011 and 2016, and were runners-up on the other occasion in 2018.
Samoa are in Pool B alongside hosts Kenya, Spain and Hong Kong China.
Junior Manu Samoa squad to Nairobi
Forwards: Carlos Langkilde, Konefesi Siliga Tupai, Robert Junior Robertson, Lua Tuala Prichard, Ale Fuataga, Royce Umutaua, Alex Lui Tafili, Pesaleli Faiga, John Samuelu, Faauiga Tanumoa, Maea Tema –Schimdt, Peter Tuala, Malesina Lautala Aumua, Malesaili Elato, Tagilima Ripine, Chris Suitulaga
Backs: Faalava Toetu Tuamasaga, Bless Perese – Elliot, Filoalii Reti, Afa Moleli, Roger Tualaulelei, Kelekolio Mealelei, Visesio Amituanai, Malakesi Puna Masefau, Bitner Tafili, Wally Tau Vesi, Paul Dartenion Stanley, William Hunt
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13:53 - 17.06.2023
RUGBY Kenya, Zimbabwe to get World Rugby U20 Trophy underway as fixtures announced
Kenya will host the World Rugby U20 Trophy at Nyayo National Stadium in July.
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