Takura Abus Tela (born 26 February 1991) is a Rugby scrum-half from Harare, Zimbabwe who plays for the Life University Running Eagles.Life University – 2012 Men's Undergrad Rugby RosterLife University He has been playing at the Life University NAIA Division I level, since he joined the team in 2011.Life University – LIFE Rugby Invited to 2013 CRC in June Life University plays primarily competes in TSAC Conference, where Tela takes the position of Scrum-half. He is a former Zimbabwe Under-20 and Harare Sports Club center player.allAfrica.com: Zimbabwe: Tela Takes Part in Las Vegas Sevens (Page 1 of 2) He represented Zimbabwe in the Junior World Rugby Trophy in 2011. He now plays for Life University.
High school Tela played for Prince Edward School in Harare. A high school in Zimbabwe noted for its winning Rugby team, the Prince Edward School "Tigers".
Professional Tela has been playing rugby since high school and has received much attention as a center and half back in the Zimbabwean national league and international leagues. Tela played the position of center for Harare Sports Club Rugby Section.Old Hararians suffer defeatTangai Nemadire to make first League appearance He played in the Zimbabwe National Rugby League Tournaments.Young Sables in make-or-break tie This led to his selection in to the Young Sables, the Junior national league.Microsoft Corp : MSFT Company News at Zecco As a part of the Young Sables, He represented Zimbabwe in the Junior World Rugby Trophy Tournament.Young Sables in senior teamThis website is currently unavailableInternational Rugby Board
College Tela plays for one of the top ranked college rugby teams in the US Life University is ranked number 2 in the country for the 2011–2012 season.
2012–2013 Season: He has seen action in his second year. Life University won the spring 2012 Las Vegas Invitational, earning a berth at the June 2012 Collegiate Rugby Championship where they reached the semifinals.Deseret News, Utes finish second in Las Vegas 7's, 12 February 2012, He also played at the CRC tournament, the highest profile college rugby tournament in the US. Life won the fall 2012 South Independent 7s tournament.Rugby Mag, Life Wins Berth in College 7s Championships, 29 September 2012,
2011–2012 Season: He played for Life University in his first year. Although a first year student, he qualified to play for the Running Eagles in the national college sevens champions.
Personal He was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.
References
External links Running Eagle Profile