LAHORE: Pakistan`s rugby team will departfor Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov 4 to participate in the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy 2026, scheduled for Nov 6 and 7.

According to Pakistan Rugby Union (PRU) president Rizwan Malik, nine countries will compete in the men`s event, including Pakistan, hosts Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Kyrgyzstan.

Aaqib has been named captain, while Kashif Khawaja will serve as head coach and Jahangir will accompany the squad as team manager.

Squad: Aamir Butt (Wapda), Mohammad Asif (Eagles Rugby Club), Mohammad Khurram (Army), Daud (Wapda), Mohsin (Army), Mohammad Faig (Lahore Hawks Rugby Club), Mudassir (Army), Aamir Vohra (Army), Hasnain (Army), Khalid Bhatti (Wapda), Aaqib.