Friday 25 January 2008

Uche gets England Sevens call up

Worcester Warriors' Uche Oduoza has been called up to the England Sevens Squad for the New Zealand and USA IRB World Sevens Series.

The winger will join Sixways team mate James Collins in the 12 man set-up in place of Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers).

Tom is suffering from a minor injury and will stay with his club to continue his rehabilitation.

The New Zealand competition is on February 1 & 2, while the USA event is on February 9 and 10.

England 12 man squad for the New Zealand and USA IRB World Sevens Series:

BANAHAN, Matt (Bath Rugby)
BRAKE, John (Northampton Saints)
CARE, Danny (Harlequins)
COLLINS, James (Worcester Warriors) *
DAMUDAMU, Isoa (British Army / Newbury)
ELLIOTT, Anthony (Bristol Rugby)
ERINLE, Ayoola (Leicester Tigers)
GOLLINGS, Ben (Toyota, Japan)
HUNT, Simon (Ebbw Vale)
SHABBO, Dominic (London Irish)
VILK, Andy (Sale Sharks, captain)
ODOUZA, UCHE (Worcester Warriors) *

* Uncapped

Uche Odouza
Club: Worcester Warriors
Position: Wing
Born: 15.10.86
Height 1.86cm
Weight 102kgs

Born in Manchester, Uche grew up in Exeter where he joined his local club side. He was spotted by Worcester’s Academy Manager whilst representing England at Under 18s level.

Uche made his debut for Worcester at the age of 17 and scored three tries. He has also represented England at U19s and was part of the 2006 England U21 World Cup squad.

If he wasn’t playing rugby then Uche would have taken up a career in Medicine.  He names his car as his most prized possession and would most like to meet Muhammad Ali and Russell Brand.

Representative Honours: England U18 Commonwealth Youth Games 7s (2004), England U18 4 Nations (2004), England U19 6 Nations (2005), England U21 World Cup (2006)

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