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Kenya Rugby Union unveils Chipu's provisional squad for 2024 Barthes U20 Trophy

Kenya Chipu © Kenya Rugby Union

By Rama Mohammed | Friday, February 23, 2024

Kenya Rugby Union has revealed the provisional squad for Chipu, the Kenya U20 National team, ahead of the Barthes U20 Trophy. From a pool of 125, 56 players were selected after trials held on February 17th. The team, led by coaches Simon Jawichre and Kenny Rogers Andola, is gearing up for the tournament set for April 20th to 28th in Harare, Zimbabwe.

In anticipation of the highly anticipated 2024 Barthes U20 Trophy tournament slated for April 20th to 28th in Harare, Zimbabwe, the Kenya Rugby Union has announced the provisional squad for the Kenya U20 National team, affectionately known as Chipu. A total of 56 players have been carefully selected from an initial pool of 125 aspiring talents who showcased their skills during the trials conducted by the Kenya 15s Program management.

Among the selected players, fourteen were part of the formidable 2023 squad, which notably included twelve individuals who competed in both the Barthes U20 Trophy and the World Rugby U20 Trophy in April and July of that year. Additionally, two players who were part of the 2023 provisional squad but didn't secure spots in the final lineup have also been given another opportunity to shine.

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Under the guidance of coaches Simon Jawichre and Kenny Rogers Andola, the Chipu squad will kick off their preparations for the upcoming challenge in Zimbabwe starting Sunday, February 25th. This rigorous training regimen aims to hone the skills and coordination of the young athletes, ensuring they are in peak condition for the tournament.

The provisional squad boasts a diverse array of talents hailing from various clubs and schools, showcasing the depth of rugby talent in Kenya. From tight head props to the back three, each player brings their unique strengths and abilities to the table, promising an exciting display of rugby prowess on the international stage.

Here's the full provisional squad for Chipu 2024

Tight Head Props

Hafidh Abdulrehman Mohamed - Mombasa RFC

Darren Oluoch - Kabras Sugar

Mike Muriithi - Kabras Sugar

Geylord Mgasi - Daystar Falcons

Hookers

Joseph Gitoi - Daystar Falcons

Owen Ayieko - Kenyatta University Blak Blad

Dennis Ochieng - Shamas Foundation

Brian Shile - Kenyatta University Blak Blad

Sospeter Rofino - South Coast Pirates