Pakistan use Asia Rugby 7s Trophy as preparation for SAFF Games

LAHORE - Pakistan’s rugby team will depart for Aqaba, Jordan, on November 4 to compete in the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy 2026, with the tournament also serving as part of the team’s preparations for the upcoming SAFF Games. Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) President Rizwan Malik said nine countries, including Pakistan, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan, would participate in the men’s Sevens competition on Nov 6 and 7. Kashif Khawaja will serve as coach, while Jahangir will accompany the squad as team manager. Aqib of WAPDA has been named captain, with Mudassir of Army appointed vice-captain. Malik said the team had undergone encouraging preparations, with a competitive squad selected from departments and clubs across the country. He also thanked tour sponsors OGDCL and Mari Energies for supporting Pakistan rugby. The squad comprises Aamir Butt, M Asif, M Khurram, Daud, Mohsin, M Faiq, Mudassir, Aamir Vohra, Hasnain and Khalid Bhatti.