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Kubu returns as Simbas name squad for World Cup qualifiers

Kenya Sevens star Jone Kubu in action against Spain at Hong Kong Sevens. [World Rugby]

Fijian-born international Jone Kubu of Kabras Sugar will make his long-awaited return to the national team next week in Uganda after being named in the traveling 28-man Kenya Simbas squad set to feature in the 2027 Rugby World Cup qualifiers set for Kampala.

Kubu, who won his fifth Kenya Cup title with Kabras Sugar earlier this year, returns to the squad alongside Thomas Okeyo, Samuel Asati, and John Okoth.

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