KAMPALA, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- England-based professional Peace Lekuru has boosted the Uganda Lady Cranes squad ahead of the Rugby Africa Women's 7s Championship.
"I am very excited to be back with the national team after several months since I moved to England. It feels good to be back with the team and we shall work hard to ensure we perform well in the tournament," Lekuru told Xinhua on Thursday.
Former team captain Lekuru earlier this year joined York Valkyrie in the Women's Super League in England.
Kenya will host the Rugby Africa Women's 7s Championship from November 15-16 in Nairobi. 12 teams including defending champions and 12-time winners South Africa will take part.
Uganda head coach Charles Onen told Xinhua on Thursday that his team has prepared well for a tough competition. "We are taking nothing for granted and working very hard to prepare a strong team," added Onen.
Last year, Uganda finished third in the same competition that was held in Accra, Ghana. ■
