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Apr 08, 2025 Sports
Tampa, Florida – April 2025 – West Indies Rugby has officially announced the selected Men’s and Women’s squads set to compete at the highly anticipated Tropical 7s Rugby Tournament, scheduled for April 18–19, 2025, in Tampa, Florida, USA.
This year’s tournament will feature elite youth and senior talent from across the globe, and West Indies Rugby is proud to field two dynamic teams composed of top players representing the Caribbean region and diaspora. With a mixture of regional senior players and rookie players to the Elite Level of 7’s rugby.
Barbados: Daniel Ramsay
Bermuda: Hadleigh Tucker, Jahniko Francis
Guyana: Godfrey Broomes, Lionel Holder, Owen Adonis
Jamaica: Matteo Cherwayko, Ronaldeni Fraser (Captain)
Trinidad & Tobago: Jerrell Vincent, Shaydon Delaney (FL)
USA (Guyana): Tyrese Prescod (Lindenwood), Vallon Adams (NY)
Reserves: Kyan Cherwayko
Women’s Team Roster
Bermuda: Corrie Cross, Najee Pitt-Clarke
Guyana: Carrin Carter
Jamaica: Aniya Smith (FL), Mercedes Coles (CAN), Morgan Brown (FL), Naomi Dodd (USA), Veronica Blair (Captain, NJ)
Saint Lucia: Mary Roberts, Shammah Philgence
Saint Lucia/Guyana: Renetta Reynolds
Trinidad & Tobago: Leah Kintiba (Vice-Captain)
Reserve: Nathalia Cadiz (T&T)
Tour Managers: Dellon Durrant (SVG), Jonathan Keith Cassidy (BER)
Medical Team: Jeron Pantor (TT/USA) – Physiotherapist
Coaching Staff: Wayne Pantor (TT/SVG), Jerome Poon Tip (TT), Assistant Coach: Chantel John (SLU)
The teams will arrive in Florida for pre-tournament training sessions from April 13th to 16th, and are looking forward to showcasing Caribbean talent and spirit on the international stage.
West Indies Rugby would like to thank all participating unions, sponsors, and supporters for their unwavering commitment to the sport. This tournament presents a valuable development opportunity for our athletes and a chance to represent the region with pride.
(West Indies Rugby announces Men’s & Women’s squads for 2025 Tropical 7s)
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