Ruggers whittled down to 22 for Bajan encounter

The Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) yesterday released the names of the final 22-man squad of ruggers that will battle against the Bajans tomorrow in the NACRA senior men’s 15s Caribbean Championship game at the Providence National Stadium.

According to a release, Ryan Gonsalves, Christopher Singh, Claudius Butts, Kevon David, Elwin Chase, Delroy Gordon, Rondell Mc Arthur, Dwayne Schroeder, Rickford Cummings, Avery Corbin, Peabo Hamilton, Carl Lewis, Richard Staglon, Ronald Meyers, Jacques Archibald, Jason Tyrell, Cloyd Prowell, Dillon Downer, Lancelot Adonis, Grantley Williams, Akeem Fraser and Breon Walks made the final cut.

The release also mentioned that players are adequately prepared as a result of the rigorous Rugby Skills Fitness Training Programme and the GRFU is confident that the National Squad will dominate. “Be prepared for an exhilarating match!” it said. Entrance to the event is free and all are urged to wear green to support Guyana.

The release further added that the game has been sponsored by Banks D.I.H. Limited under the brand Malta Supreme.
Barbados’ squad reads Forwards: Neil Forde, Jeren Clarke, Caston Howard, Christian Pierce, Antonio Gibbons, Raj Edwards, Stephen Millar, Kevin Murrell, Adon Rogers, Shaun English, Dwight Forde (Captain), Irfan Khan and  Marcus Harewood.

Backs: Nico Blunt, Kevin Carter, Stephen Atwell, Nicholas Jackman, Sean Ward, Ramoun Downes, Kevin Chobam, Anthony Bynoe and Dario Stoute.

Coach: Stuart Copland and Manager, Romeo Mayers.
The following appointments have been made by NACRA (North America Caribbean Rugby Association) for the South Zone Round 2 Guyana versus Barbados match.

Jason Brewer (Barbados) – Match Commissioner, David Ardrey (USA) – Referee, Anthony Pontifleete (Trinidad and Tobago) – Assistant Referee 1/Replacement Referee, Carlton Heywood (Guyana) – Assistant Referee 2, Shebana Daniels (Guyana) – Fourth Official, Sabola Gray (Guyana) – Fifth Official  and Terrence Grant (Guyana) – Coach of Match Officials
Kick off time is 16:00hrs.