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Kenya Lionesses head Coach Dennis Mwanja has named Judith Auma as the captain ahead of World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series in Santiago, Chile.
Today, Mwanja named the full squad ahead of the series that kick off between 12th to 14th August 2022.
“We are coming from a background of rebuilding the team, and also there has been a lot of transition in the team. We’ve had to pick up the pieces but I’m glad I have seen a lot of positives in the team. This is a team that is determined, focused and working with a purpose. We are looking forward to a very exciting tournament in Chile. The girls know what we can achieve.”
“As we head out to Chile, our expectations are high. The coach has done his job and it is our turn to do our bit,” said Auma.
The Lionesses are in Pool D and will begin their campaign with a clash against China on Friday 12 August 2022 at 9.01pm EAT before taking on continental rivals South Africa at 2.37am EAT on Saturday 13 August 2022. They will wind up their pool play with a match against hosts Chile at 5.34pm EAT on Saturday 13 August 2022.
The Challenger Series serves as the qualification tournament for the 2022/23 World Rugby Sevens Series.
Lionesses Challenger Series Squad
Judith Auma (Captain), Laurine Otieno, Stellah Wafulah, Linet Moraa, Grace Okulu, Leah Wambui, Sinaida Nyachio, Jean Bisela, Janet Okello, Naomi Amuguni, Christabel Lindo, Ann Gorreti Ochieng
Management: Dennis Mwanja (Head Coach), Samuel Kimotho (Assistant Coach), Ben Mahinda (Physio), Camilyne Oyuayo (Team Manager)