Christo Kasabi


Christo Kasabi is a Greek Cypriot rugby player who plays for the Cyprus national rugby union team as of 2012. He plays his club rugby in England for Enfield Ignatians.
He can play both "front row" and "back row." Kasabi made his debut on 28 October 2007 against Azerbaijan in Paphos. Kasabi has eight international caps, starting all eight at Tight Head Prop. In the seasons between 2005 and 2007 Kasabi led Saracens Amateurs to three league titles in three seasons thus gaining promotion to Herts/Middlesex 1. Kasabi is the leading point scorer in the forwards for the club since its reforming in 2005 after the professional era at the club with over 50 tries. Kasabi was the first man to complete 100 appearances for the Amateur side since it reformed. In the 2009/10 season Kasabi helped lead the club to the League title and finally propel the Amateur side into the London Leagues. Unfortunately the side did not get promoted.
Kasabi has received the call up for Cyprus' match away to Greece in Athens, he gave an exclusive interview prior to the match to Planet Rugby. The match took place in the Municipal Stadium in Egaleo on Saturday 20 November. Kasabi scored his first international try in this match.
In the summer of 2011, Kasabi left Saracens Amateurs and joined Enfield Ignatians who currently ply their trade in London 2 NE.
Kasabi wins first cap for Cyprus. The senior players and coaches were delighted that Kasabi had won. Kasabi was a Saracens Junior player since the age of 12. He captained the 1st XV last season in Saracens League Title, and has been an ever-present member of the team in 2011 season.
Kasabi made the starting line up for the international v Azerbaijan in Paphos. He made an excellent contribution to the Cypriot victory.