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Shujaa coach McGrath buoyant ahead of Commonwealth Games

Nelson Oyoo

Kenya's Nelson Oyoo (front) is marked by an Ireland player during their Pool "C" match of the Tokyo Olympics at Tokyo Olympic Stadium on July 27, 2021.

Photo credit: Joan Pereruan | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • McGrath said that the amount of work put into preparations in the last five weeks is enough to spur the team to the knockout stage from Pool “D” that has Australia Uganda and Jamaica
  • He said that for the two months he has been with the team, they players attitude has improved
  • McGrath noted that the knockout stage will be a different ball game altogether with anything bound to happen

Kenya Sevens head coach Damian McGrath will be a disappointed if his charges don’t reach the knockout stage at Commonwealth Games sevens rugby starting July 29 to 31 at the Coventry Stadium, England. 

McGrath said that the amount of work put into preparations in the last five weeks is enough to spur the team to the knockout stage from Pool “D” that has Australia, Uganda and Jamaica.