Brian Tanga (born 13 September 1995) is a Kenyan rugby union player, currently playing for the Simbas in the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. His preferred position is scrum-half or wing.[1]
| Date of birth | 13 September 1995 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Busia, Kenya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 70 kg (11 st; 150 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career
editTanga was named in the Simbas squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division.<[2] Tanga is a Kenyan international in both 15-a-side and sevens.[3][4]
International career
editHe represented Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[5][6]
References
edit- ^ "Brian Tanga". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Simbas". SA Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Brian Tanga". HSBC Rugby Sevens. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ "Kenya: Odera Names Injera, Ambaka in Simbas Squad to Fuel World Cup Dream". All Africa. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
- ^ Mumbi, Wambui (2024-07-03). "Shujaa Squad Announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics". Kenya Rugby. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ "Kenya - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
External links
edit- Brian Tanga at ItsRugby.co.uk
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