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Barthes Trophy: Kenya Chipu falls to Namibia ahead of Sunday's finale

Kenya Chipu in action against Tunisia during the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy in Zimbabwe. [Rugby Afrique]

The Kenya national Under-20 rugby team's chances of defending their Barthes Trophy title hang in the balance after they went down 32-22 to Namibia in a crucial round two match played at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare.

Commonly referred to as Chipu, Kenya had kicked off their title defence last Saturday with a 29-21 victory over a resilient Tunisia as Simon Jawichre's new look outfit looked to defend the title they won last year.

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