Chipu Head Coach Simon Jawichre is happy with his side’s showing after they defeated Tunisia 56-17 in Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy action at the Harare Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
The win kept the Kenya U20s unbeaten and in with a chance of reclaiming the title when they face hosts Zimbabwe at the same venue on Sunday 28 April 2024.
Speaking to Kenya Rugby after the match, Jawichre said, ” I’m extremely proud of the boys. This is probably one of the best carefully selected squads for Kenya U20. With time we can only get better. We planned quite a number of things and this time round a lot of things worked, thanks be to God. I believe many wrote us off and unfortunately the expectations are going to rise, we will take it in our stride and keep working. ”
Jawichre also gave an update on Jackson Siketa and captain Edmond Omondi who both left the pitch injured, saying, ” Siketa is fine but Edmond Omondi has to undergo a Head Injury Assessment.”
The Rugby Africa U20 Barthes Trophy is the official men’s U20 championship for Africa. The winner of this competition qualifies to represent Africa at the World Rugby U20 Trophy which this year takes place from 2-17 July in Scotland.
This year’s competition features four teams led by hosts and defending champions Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tunisia and Namibia and is played on a round robin basis with the team accumulating the most points after three rounds declared the winner.
