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Wambua: Safari Sevens final match exposed our frailties

Kenya Shujaa coach Kevin Wambua gives instructions during the Safari Sevens Rugby tournament on October 13, 2024 at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos County.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Wambua said while some were recovering from injuries, some had contractual agreements that were being sorted out.
  • “The main reason for fielding fringe players is to have a large pool of players to pick from when the World Series starts,” said Wambua. “We have no choice but to improve in all the departments before the series.”

Kenya Shujaa might have retained the Safari Sevens title, but head coach Kelvin Wambua has work to do before the start of the 2024/2025 World Rugby Sevens Series next month.

Tries from Patrick Odongo and Ben Salem in the second half were what Shujaa needed to edge out Shogun from the United Kingdom 12-0 and keep the title at the Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos County on Sunday.