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Rugby 7s : Shujaa Head to London & Edinburgh 7s
DonBen
#1 Posted : Wednesday, May 12, 2010 11:39:50 AM
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OK guys, before the Safari 7s begin, Kenya's national team Shujaa are on their way to the London 7s, then on to the Edinburgh 7s, before returning to defend the Safari Sevens trophy.

Shujaa have a tough pool in London against the NZ All Blacks, Wales and Portugal.

In Scotland they will not have it easy either as they are pooled with: Samoa (Oh boy), France and Argentina.

The London and Edinburgh 7s are the last rounds of the IRB Seven World Series and Shujaa should aim to win or at least participate int he finals of either of the tournaments so as to improve their overall rankings. The Samoans are leading the rankings with 124 points while Kenya is at 7th (5th from bottom) with 52 points. Canada is at the bottom with 11 points.

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Ayimba names Kenya Sevens squad to London and Scotland

Benjamin Ayimba has named a twelve man Kenya National Sevens team to compete in the London and Scotland legs of the IRB Sevens World Series. Kenya lie seventh overall on 52 points and will be out to end their 2009/2010 campaign on a high.

Speaking to the KRU after naming his side at the RFUEA Grounds, Ayimba said, “We head into these two legs 18 points behind our set target. We have landed some tough pools but we will be out to compete for maximum points in both legs.”

The London Sevens take place from Saturday 22nd May 2010 at Twickenham with the Scotland leg of the circuit kicking off a week later in Edinburgh.

Commenting on the forthcoming Safaricom Sevens, Ayimba said, “ The Safaricom Sevens is just a few days after the last round of the IRB Sevens World Series. We have carried our sprint coach Geoffrey Kimani to ensure that the boys remain in tip top shape ahead of our home tournament.”

Stalwarts Alan Onyango, Ben Nyambu and Sidney Ashioya miss this tour due to job related commitments but Ayimba feels that he has sufficient firepower for the trip to the United Kingdom. Leon Adongo returns to the team for the first time since the Dubai Sevens.

The team.

1. Humphrey Kayange – Mwamba RFC (Captain)

2. Victor Sudi- Nivea for Men Quins

3. Bryan Nyikuli- Resolution Health Impala

4. Gibson Weru-Nakuru RFC

5. Lavin Asego- Mwamba RFC

6. Innocent Simiyu- Resolution Health Impala

7. Collins Injera- Mwamba RFC

8. Biko Adema- Nondescripts RFC

9. Horace Otieno-Mwamba RFC

10. Leon Adongo- Nivea for Men Quins

11. Dennis Mwanja- Kenya Commercial Bank RFC

12. Dennis Muhanji- Nivea for Men Quins

Management

Benjamin Ayimba (Coach)

Felix Ochieng-(Assistant Coach)

Oscar Osir-Team Manager

George Odhiambo- Physio

Geoffrey Kimani- Sprint Coach
JkMwatha
#2 Posted : Wednesday, May 12, 2010 12:08:58 PM
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DonBen wrote:
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The London and Edinburgh 7s are the last rounds of the IRB Seven World Series and Shujaa should aim to win or at least participate int he finals of either .....

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The London Sevens take place from Saturday 22nd May 2010 at Twickenham ......




Can't afford to miss!
Ric dees
#3 Posted : Thursday, May 13, 2010 8:44:37 AM
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@DonBen
Forgive me for not being too optimistic, but once again we are represented with retreads!!! and surely does Benja thinks we can garner the 18 points needed to reach our target with the said team?

Surely i think it's time we did something differently maybe a new coaching staff! that said i'll be there shouting myself hoarse for the TEAM.

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muganda
#4 Posted : Friday, May 21, 2010 9:37:30 PM
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Action begins tomorrow - be there!
Magigi
#5 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:04:27 AM
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...no hope...old generals never win wars...
DonBen
#6 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 9:24:26 AM
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I agree. The boys whom Benja has so much faith in burn out as soon as they finish the battle to stay in the main cup. Is it fitness? Stamina? Or just psyche? It is difficult to tell but change is inevitable.

New blood must be seen to be progressively pumped into the team and modern training methods introduced. Perhaps it is time to consider turning the game fully pro. Safaricom, EABL and others can certainly afford to sponsor a league.

Even akina Benja and Toti were one time Kenya team players, but they too had to make way for akina Injera and Hayange.
masukuma
#7 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:04:00 AM
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the problem with rugby is depth. We don't tap the best of the skills into the national team. look at this:
we only have Clubs in Nairobi (5), Mombasa(1), Kisumu(1) and Nakuru(1). High schools play really good rugby. In my hey days back in the days. I was lucky to have a self drive to look for fare to actually try and get to the nearest town to play. (Nakuru). Remember schools like Njoro boys, Kakamega high? and others? those people had skills but because of lack of grassroot structure most of the players got lost in the villages if they do not manage to get a chance to go to Nairobi University or KU. I know for a fact that the players we currently have are not the best players we could have in the country but they are the best we have trained. If i were in KRFU i would try and push for grassroot rugby. Have rugby pitches and balls left right center. from Embu to Mumias. From Eldoret to Narok. have a third division league after ESS and pump money into it and slowly push teams that excel to ESS and then Kenya Cup. Thats the only way we can get good sustainable results. what we have currently is the Best of Nairobi and Nakuru playing rugby. While talent is being wasted on funny sports like soccer in the grassroots.
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muganda
#8 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 12:43:59 PM
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Magigi wrote:
...no hope...old generals never win wars...


Well said Laughing out loudly Laughing out loudly
Just witnessed the Kenya-Poland 17-15 match on TV.
Indeed new thinking, fresh passion, vigour of youth required.
Mpenzi
#9 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 1:03:08 PM
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Kenya vs Portugal not Poland ... since when did Poland play 7s ? smile

I agree the Kenyan team needs some revamping .... they appear to have no hunger to win. I guess most of them have reached their peak, nothing much more to achieve.
muganda
#10 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 1:05:02 PM
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Aaah @Mpenzi you've got me there. Just a typo; evidently I'm also an old general.
Magigi
#11 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:19:11 PM
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,,,next match against Wales just about to start. We may get to the next stage for the cup (if we beat Wales!!!)... But that is as far as we can go...
McReggae
#12 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:27:23 PM
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Wales, here we come!!!
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McReggae
#13 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:37:26 PM
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I give up ooh!!!
..."Wewe ni mtu mdogo sana....na mwenye amekuandika pia ni mtu mdogo sana!".
Magigi
#14 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:45:17 PM
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... Me too...so so disappointing...the whole of Africa is there to support the team and ....
McReggae
#15 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:46:30 PM
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Will we get the try?????
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Magigi
#16 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:47:50 PM
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...beating New Zealand could be a very tall order...
McReggae
#17 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 3:49:58 PM
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Silenced We lostSad , we have to beat Newzealand convincingly to proceed to main cup, tough call!!!!Brick wall
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Mpenzi
#18 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 4:05:49 PM
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Disappointing show by Shujaa
masukuma
#19 Posted : Saturday, May 22, 2010 6:17:38 PM
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@All, as a rugby player - i say we don't have depth!!! different teams require different players. we don't have depth. Grassroot rugby is our only savior.
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McReggae
#20 Posted : Sunday, May 23, 2010 12:10:41 PM
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USA beats Kenya in bowl 1/4 finals????? Damn it!!!!!
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