In part 2 of the UAE’s first ever Autumn International series, hosted at the Dubai Sevens Stadium, the national UAE Rugby team will face off against Germany.

The UAE faced a tough challenge in their opening game of the Autumn International Series, suffering a 22-62 defeat to a much more experienced Zimbabwe side. The Rugby Africa Champions showcased their dominance by running in 10 tries, highlighting the gulf in experience and skill between the two teams. Despite the loss, the UAE showed flashes of good play, managing to score three tries of their own. As they prepare to face Germany tomorrow, the UAE will aim to regroup and build on the lessons learned from last weeks first of 2 fixtures.

UAE Rugby Squad To Face Germany

1. Lukas Waddington – (Exiles)
2. Moeneeb Galant – (Exiles)
3. Euan McLaren – (Overseas)
4. Stephen Ferguson – (Exiles)
5. Marcus Guerin – (Exiles)
6. Esekaia Dranibota – (Harlequins)
7. Matt Mills [C] – (Exiles)
8. Jaen Botes – (Exiles)
9. Dave Evans – (Harlequins)
10. Andrew Semple – (Harlequins)
11. Sakiusa Naisau – (Shaheen)
12. James Crossley – (Exiles)
13. Jack Stapley – (Overseas)
14. Aaron Dubois – (Hurricanes)
15. Conor Kennedy – (Exiles)
16. David Gairn – (Exiles)
17. Riaan Barnard – (Hurricanes)
18. Pieter Killian – (Exiles)
19. Chris McKee – (Harlequins)
20. Emosi Vecanaua – (Shaheen)
21. Liam Caldwell – (Exiles)
22. Handre Snetler – (Exiles)
23. Matt Richards – (Sharks)
24. Stephen Ferguson – (Exiles)
25. Esekaia Dranibota – (Harlequins)

UAE Coaching Staff

• Jacques Benade (Head Coach)
• Aaron Persico (Forwards Coach)
• DuRandt Gerber (Backs Coach)
• Apollo Perelini (Director of Rugby)