The Uganda Woman Rugby Cranes are intensifying their preparations at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds forward of the 2025 Rugby Africa Ladies’s Cup set to happen in Antananarivo, Madagascar from June 7–15.
Uganda secured promotion in April after a dominant show on the inaugural Rugby Africa Ladies’s Cup Division 1 event in Côte d’Ivoire. The Woman Cranes swept all their matches towards Zimbabwe, Tunisia, and the hosts to earn their place at Africa’s prime desk, changing Cameroon.
Talking after right now’s coaching session, Head Coach Charles Onen emphasised the crew’s readiness.
“We’ve had 4 weeks of preparation and nonetheless have per week until we journey. The crew is equipped,” Onen mentioned. “We are attempting to repair a few areas the place we didn’t do effectively within the final event particularly our set-pieces, how we feature the ball into contact, and our defensive patterns.”
Onen acknowledged the challenges forward, contemplating his facet has performed solely three check matches since 2023. Nonetheless, he views the event as a invaluable alternative to measure progress with out the strain of relegation.
“That is the place we’re presupposed to be, however a very powerful factor is persistently staying at this stage,” he added. “It’s going to be very difficult, however it can give us an excellent image of the place we stand in girls’s 15s rugby.”
The ultimate squad of 28 gamers will probably be introduced this Saturday, with Onen revealing that not more than 5 adjustments are anticipated from the group that triumphed in Côte d’Ivoire, regardless of a number of lingering damage issues.
Workforce captain Angela Nanyonjo sounded assured forward of their hardest check but.
“It is a far more aggressive event than the one in Ivory Coast. We’re taking part in towards top-tier groups, however we’re prepared,” Nanyonjo mentioned.
“It’s an opportunity for us to specific ourselves and study. We all know the opponents are extra skilled, however belief me, we’re not right here by mistake. Don’t underestimate us as a result of we’re the bottom ranked crew, we’re right here to compete.”
The Woman Cranes will face a few of Africa’s finest sides in Madagascar, becoming a member of Kenya, SouthAfrica and hosts on the 4nation event.
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