Competition for places in the Kenya National Sevens team has heated up as the team prepares to take part in the second and third leg of the International Rugby Board Sevens Circuit.
According to captain Andrew Amonde intensity of training has gone a notch higher as the team looks to make an impact in the Dubai and South Africa legs due in the last week of November and first week of December respectively.
The team performed exceptionally well by reaching the semi-final of the Gold Coast Sevens in Australia and they will have to match that performance if they are to reach the same heights again.
“Training has become a lot harder with players like Ashioya (Sydney) back from injury,” said Amonde.
Major boost
“We are still waiting to know of the status of Humphrey Kayange, who will be a major boost to the squad,” he added.
“I think with some of the older players coming back to the setup we are bound to have more experience in the next two legs which will be critical in our advancement.”
Hunger for success
Speaking to FeverPitch, Amonde hinted that he is looking forward to the return of Mwamba flyhalf Lavin Asego into the national setup.
“Our hunger for success has not, in the least, been relented and in fact, we are now more hungry than ever (for success),” he added.
The Kenya Commercial Bank player insisted that their good performance in Australia will count for nothing if they cannot stay consistent and keep winning.
The Kenya Rugby Union had set a target of 100 points for the team but the boys have not set a ceiling to their ambitions and are instead looking to win every game that is put in their way.
There has been a massive influx of young players since former coach Benjamin Ayimba was fired but new coach Mike Friday will have to find a nice blend between young blood and experienced heads if he is to make an impact in the circuit.
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