Hey people, I think these guys also deserve a thread. Whats the latest on the build up to England 2015? Zimbabwe and Namibia are preparing seriously.

Kenya has joined the SA Vodacom Cup this year to help us prep for the 15's. This is a tier 3 league below Super15 and Currie Cup. Should reallyhelp the boys technically.

I think we are making the 2015 WC.

This has been on the cards and is part of the deal the current office holders have been trying to get done. The deal is substantially done and me thinks they are currently working out the details. There is a whole lot of logistical matters including finances that need to be ironed out before its a done deal.

We should play in the tournament this season, but I am told we will not have any matches in Kenya.

In the past, namibia and even Zim have done similar thing with SARFU.

The Kenyan 15's team have the best chance of making the World Cup ever. The team is quite strong and the SA coach Jerome Parwaters has done alot to upskill the players especially in learning to rely more on team work and less on athletism. P D Villiers (former bok coach) is also keen on assisting whenever he can.

I thought we were going well, if i remember correctly, we chapad Madagascar at home, and Madagascar beat Namibia, so thats a good indication of where we are. We also beat Tunisia in Nai the other day.

@Alba, where is the link you are refferring to.

@Kollabo, see link from KRFU that has some info on Vodacom Cup
http://www.kenyarfu.com/...-vodacom-cup-squad-named

I am glad that Kenya is getting valuable experience.
But Manzee Kenyans are not realistic bana. Kenya will do well if they keep the scores close. Wacha ata Semi-final. Uliza Namibia. They have been there before. I just hope Kenya can keep the scores respectable.

If Kenya rugby officials go to SA they should not go for matembezi. They should find out what kind of structures SA has that makes them produce high calibre players. Talk to coaches from schools like Paarl Gym and Grey college that produce a significant number of springboks and see how much of that they can replicate in Kenya. It all comes down to player development.

Some things I dont understand yet is

1. Don't most Kenya players have jobs and school to go to ? If so, how will they balance staying in SA for long periods with their other obligations.

2. The Argentina Union pulled their team out of the Vodacom cup citing strained financial resources. Does Kenya have enough money to keep players in SA for long periods ?

Maswali tu

Tusker Simba XV squad to face EP Kings

15. Isaac Adimo, 14. Leonard Mugaisi, 13. Fabian Olando, 12. Nick Barasa, 11. Dennis Muhanji, 10. Kenny Andola, 9. Edwin Achayo, 8.Joshua Chisanga, 7.Brian Nyikuli, 6.Michael Okombe, 5. Oliver Mang'eni, 4. Wilson Kopondo, 3. James Kang'ethe, 2. Maxwell Adaka, 1. Joseph Kang'ethe

Replacements 16. Edward Oseko, 17.Moses Amusala, 18.Tony Mutai, 19.Davis Chenge, 20.Lyle Asiligwa, 21.Eden Agero, 22. Darwin Mukidza, 23. Duncan Mwangi

Tusker Simba 17 - 10 Eastern Province Kings FT.

Well done lads!!

people learn more from failure than from success! Kenya needs to get its 15s rugby standards up to match (or attempt to match) teams that play south of the limpopo.