Hyderabad, May 14 -- Hyderabad Heroes have strengthened their squad ahead of Rugby Premier League Season 2 by retaining key international players Manu Moreno and Kevin Wekesa, while also securing Indian talent Sumit Kumar Roy in a competitive auction, which was held last month.

The franchise, which finished with a bronze medal in Season 1, has focused on continuity and experience as it looks to go a step further in the upcoming edition scheduled to be held in Hyderabad from June 16 to June 28.

Sumit Kumar Roy became the highest bid Indian during the auction, going for Rs 3.75 lakh in a bidding war between three teams, eventually going to Hyderabad Heroes, the team he played for in the previous season, according to a release.

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