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Rugby: Simiyu banks on experience for Dubai Sevens

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RUGBY New Kenya Sevens Captain Oscar Ayodi during squad naming ceremony at RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi on Nov 24, 2017. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kenya Sevens head coach Innocent "Namcos" Simiyu has opted for a tried-and-tested group of players for the HSBC Sevens World Series season-opening Dubai Sevens set for December 1and 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Save for Kenya Harlequin forward Herman Humwa, who will be making his World Series debut, the rest of the players in the 12-member squad that departs for Dubai on Monday, have been on international duty before.

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