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]

Brian Tanga
Date of birth (1995-09-13) 13 September 1995 (age 29)
Place of birthBusia, Kenya
Height1.55 m (5 ft 1 in)
Weight70 kg (11 st; 150 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half / Wing
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2014- Kabras Sugar RFC ?? (??)
2022 Simbas 6 (5)
Correct as of 19 January 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Kenya 7 (0)
Correct as of 19 January 2024
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
2016– Kenya Sevens 23 (151pts)
Correct as of 19 January 2024

Professional career

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Tanga 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

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He represented Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Tanga". ESPN Rugby. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  2. ^ "Simbas". SA Rugby. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Brian Tanga". HSBC Rugby Sevens. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Kenya: Odera Names Injera, Ambaka in Simbas Squad to Fuel World Cup Dream". All Africa. 16 February 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  5. ^ Mumbi, Wambui (2024-07-03). "Shujaa Squad Announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics". Kenya Rugby. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  6. ^ "Kenya - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
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