Kenya's William Ambaka powers his way to score a try during their match against Tonga in the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament, in Cape Town on September 9, 2022.
Ambaka, who is currently with Kenya Sevens team on World Rugby Sevens Series tour, disclosed on his social media pages on Thursday that Sydney Sevens, the fifth leg of the 2022/23 World Sevens Series due for this weekend in Australia, would be his “Last Hunt”
Ambaka paid tribute to Kimani, former Kenya Sevens coaches, the late Benjamin Ayimba, Mike Friday and Charles Cardovillis, and the current Kenya Sevens coach Damian McGrath for supporting his course
Ambaka made the 2012-2013 World Series Dream Team owing to his astute performance and went on to be nominated for the 2013 World Rugby Sevens Series player of the Year award
Kenya Sevens strength and conditioning coach Geoffrey Kimani, who knows him like the back of his palm summed up his 13 years rugby journey in the most unique way.
“Professional, passionate, driven and a fiercely hard working athlete,” Kimani described one of Kenya Sevens greats, William “Lomu” Ambaka after he announced his retirement from international rugby after 13 years.
