Canadian team converts former Kabras Sugar forward into winger
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The powerful forward last featured for Kabras during their dominant 55-8 victory over Nakuru RFC on Saturday, 24 January
Former Kenya Sevens ace William Mwanji is embracing a fresh chapter in his rugby career after completing a positional switch at Canadian club, Westshore RFC.
Mwanji, who previously operated as a flanker for Kabras Sugar RFC, is now featuring on the wing for the British Columbia-based side in Canada.
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The transition marks a significant tactical shift for the versatile Kenyan player, whose game has largely been associated with physicality, breakdown work, and forward play during his time in the Kenya Cup.
The powerful forward last featured for Kabras during their dominant 55-8 victory over Nakuru RFC on Saturday, 24 January, before making the move abroad.
Mwanji’s switch to the wing may come as a surprise to many Kenyan rugby followers since he has always kept it under the radar.
Before earning recognition in the 15-man game, Mwanji built a reputation in the shorter format with Kenya Sevens.
He represented Kenya in several HSBC SVNS tournaments and enjoyed a memorable breakthrough moment during the 2025 Singapore Sevens, where he scored his first try on the world circuit in the final against Fiji.
Mwanji also featured for the Morans, Kenya’s developmental Sevens side that has produced several top internationals over the years.
At Westshore RFC, Mwanji joins fellow Kenyan Nelson Oyoo, who also plays on the wing for the club.
The growing Kenyan presence in Canadian rugby has become increasingly noticeable in recent years, particularly among former Kenya Sevens stars seeking opportunities abroad.
Players such as Alvin Otieno, popularly known as 'Buffa', Johnstone Olindi, Jeff Oluoch, and Leonard Mugaisi have all spent time playing in Canada.
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Founded in 1968, Westshore RFC is one of the notable rugby institutions on Vancouver Island in British Columbia.
Originally established as Velox RFC following a split from the James Bay Athletic Association, the club built its identity around an expansive and fast-paced style of rugby, reflected in its Latin motto “Velox Omni Vincit”, “Speed Conquers All.”
The club later evolved into Velox-Valhallians RFC in 1987 after the arrival of alumni from the University of Victoria athletics program, before eventually adopting the Westshore RFC name in 2014 following relocation to the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre.
Today, the club is known for having one of the largest junior rugby programs on Vancouver Island and has produced several Canadian national team players on both the men’s and women’s sides.