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Kenya under 20 squad yet to reach recommended fitness levels as they prepare for Barthes Trophy

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KCB Rugby Club Head Coach Curtis Olago gives instructions to his players at KCB Sports Ground in Ruaraka ahead of the new season. [PHOTO COURTESY]

Defending champions Kenya has not reached the right fitness levels required to successfully defend the Barthés  Under 20 Trophy set for Nyayo National Stadium from June 24 to July 3.

With 21 days to go, Head Coach Curtis Olago said the squad will ultimately attain the required fitness in two weeks and therefore chances are high they could retain the title for the second year running.

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