Collins Injera: I got into rugby by default

Rugby in Kenya is becoming a religion owing to the immense following in recent years. What accounts for this phenomenal growth?

As you well know, Kenya is a sporting nation. In the past we have concentrated more on football and athletics. We have excelled in athletics for years. We have had mixed fortunes in football whereas athletic is more of an individual sport in which one receives a personal accolade. Currently, only rugby can be termed as a true team sport. Kenya’s love for team sport can be seen in the large following whenever the national team is playing. Many do not even know the rules of the game, but their passion for rugby grows by the day.