OTHER TEST RUGBY GAMES THIS WEEKEND

With such a vast list of test rugby games to cover this weekend I have simply run out of time.

Those not covered are..
Ukraine v Georgia in Tblisi (ENC 1A)
This game has no bearing on the result of the 2012 ENC competition, unless Ukraine does the unthinkable and wins! Originally scheduled to be played in Ukraine, the Ukrainians obliged Georgia by playing this game away. The Georgian side is about to depart for their North American tour.

Prediction: Should be an easy win for Georgia even without their top players. Georgia by 30 points

England Counties v East Africa in Kampala
I have sought clarification as to the status of this game. It is possible that East African players could be awarded a test ‘cap’ for this game. The Counties side had a comfortable 66-13 win over the Ugandan Barbarians on Wednesday. They should win this one as well.

Prediction: England Counties by 25 points

Bahamas v Bermuda in Nassau (WCQ Americas; NACRA North R2
This match should decide who will face Guyana in the final and thus the right to play the CONSUR B winner in September, who will then face Brazil.

Prediction: Bermuda by 7 points

And finally Denmark will go to ENC 2B after Slovenia forfeited their playoff match.

AFRICAN TEST RUGBY: Elgon Warriors' provisional​ squad named

Nairobi, Wednesday 9 May 2012

A 40 man Elgon Warriors, an East African select side featuring players from the Kenyan and Ugandan national teams has been named ahead of their fixtures against the visiting English Counties on Saturday 9 June and Saturday 16 in Kampala and Nairobi respectively.

The squad, which was selected after the recent Elgon Cup between Kenya and Uganda, features among others utility forward Dan Adongo who features for South African Super Rugby side Sharks,young Eden Agero, Humphrey Kayange, Collins Injera, long serving Ugandan international Alex Mubiru, Andrew Olweny to name but a few.

Kenyan Ham Onsando will coach the side with Yayiro Kasasa (Uganda) and Michael Otieno (Kenya) serving as his assistants while Wangila Simiyu will be team manager.

The squad is expected to be whittled down to 32 players after a build up match on Friday 1 June 2012.

Elgon Warriors Provisional Squad

Ugandan Representitives
Alex Mubiru, Anthony Kinene, Andrew Olweny, Bennon Kiiza, Brian Odong, Dennis Mulo, James Kimono, Jude Keremudu, Justin Kimono,Marvin Odongo, Matthias Ochwo, Matial Tchumkam, Michael Wokorach, Robert Seguya, Romano Ogwal, Ronald Adigas, Scott Oluoch, Solomon Mawanda, Steve Ogwete
Kenyan Representitives
Biko Adema, Chris Oduor, Collins Injera, Dan Adongo, David Ambunya, Dennis Muhanji, Eden Agero, Humphrey Kayange, Isaac Adimo, Joel Ng'ang'a, Lavin Asego, Lawrence Buyachi, Leslie Libasia, Peter Mutai, Nick Kirimi, Nick Baraza, Patrice Agunda, Ronnie Mwenesi,Tony Onyango, Vincent Mose, Wilson Kopondo

Head Coach: Ham Onsando, Assistant Coaches: Michael Otieno, Yayiro Kasasa, Team Manager: Wangila Simiyu

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