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Go back to the drawing board to revive rugby

Kenya U20's Felix Chacha and Raphael Wanga (center) try stopping Afa Moleli (left) of Junior Manu Samoa during World Rugby U20 Trophy 2023 at The Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, July 15, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Our national 15's Under 20 rugby team 'Chipu' lost their second consecutive match at the ongoing World Rugby Under 20 trophy falling 18-48 to Spain.

The tournament is being played at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. The poor showing calls for a new strategy in rugby. This comes hot on the heels of the men's national senior team, Shujaa, getting relegated from the World Rugby Series.

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