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World Rugby impressed with Uganda ahead of 2015 Africa Tier 1B hosting

Xinhua, June 15, 2015 Adjust font size:

The World Rugby regional development manager for Africa, Jean Luc Barthez said Monday he is impressed with Uganda's readiness to host the 2015 Africa Tier 1B tournament.

Barthez who was in Uganda for two days to review activities of the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and assess the preparations ahead of hosting the African event said he was happy with what he found on the ground.

"I think Uganda is very ready to host a successful event," Barthez told Xinhua on Monday.

Uganda was selected to host the 2015 Africa Rugby Tier 1B Tournament slated for July 3-11 in Kampala.

Andrew Owor, President of the Uganda Rugby Union said they are working on the final touches of the preparations ahead of the tournament. The event will bring together six nations with the winner qualifying for promotion to the Tier 1A.

"We have hosted big events before and the African body believes we have what it takes to stage a successful tournament. The government is helping us because we need to handle all internal logistical matters," added Owor. Endi