West Indies ruggers to compete in Tropical 7s tournament in Florida

West Indies Rugby Press Release

West Indies Rugby is proud to officially announce 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.

Men’s Team Roster

• Barbados: Daniel Ramsay
• Bermuda: Hadleigh Tucker, Jahniko Francis
• Guyana: Godfrey Broomes, Lionel Holder, Owen Adonis
• Jamaica: Matteo Cherwayko, Ronaldeni Fraser (Captain)
• Trinidad and Tobago: Jerrell Vincent, Shaydon Delaney (FL)
• USA (Guyana): Tyrese Prescod (Lindenwood), Vallon Adams (NY)
• Reserve: 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)

• St. Lucia: Mary Roberts, Shammah Philgence
• St. Lucia/Guyana: Renetta Reynolds
• Trinidad and Tobago: Leah Kintiba (Vice-Captain)
• Reserve: Nathalia Cadiz (T&T)

Management and Staff

• 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 13-16, 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.