Interim Sevens coach to build on Treu's structures

Nairobi, Kenya: Newly appointed national Sevens caretaker coach Felix ‘Toti’ Ochieng has said he will build on the structures laid down by former tactician Paul Treu in building a successful team for the future.

Ochieng, who was appointed coach for the rest of the season after Treu stepped down, said he can only build on the structures set up by his predecessor.

“For me it is not really a new challenge and don’t expect to change much. While with Treu we built some structures and routines and we intend to build on the same to remain competitive on the circuit.

“Furthermore, the season has already started and it is really difficult to change much now,” he said.

Ochieng further said he is ready to work with all players to ensure the team’s success in the remaining legs of the competition.

“The issue about old players going on strike is now behind us and we should not even focus on it. At the moment, the most important thing is to see how we can work with all the players to get the right combination.

“To get good results we have to see how to combine the old and experienced players and therefore everyone is welcome.”

The Sevens team is currently ranked 14th on the IRB series and Ochieng said it is important to now start focusing on how to move up the ladder and avoid relegation.

“We cannot afford to flirt with relegation and we are all not happy with being where we are as a team. “However, the most important thing is to work hard and ensure that we move up the ladder. It is an uncomfortable position we are in at the moment and we therefore need to take advantage of the support from sponsors and all stakeholders to do well.

“We have to be positive and keep working hard until we are able to get on the right track,” Ochieng said.

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