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Why Kenya has long way to go in restoring lost glory in rugby

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Kenya Sevens Jeff Oluoch (right) in action against Canada during Malaga Sevens. [Courtesy: World Rugby]

National sevens and 15s rugby teams have a long way to go before getting back into their prime after once again performing below par during the continental games played over the weekend.

Kenya Sevens finished third during the 2022 Africa Men’s Sevens championship that ended on Sunday in Uganda while Kenya Simbas struggles continued in South Africa after losing their second consecutive Currie Cup match.

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