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Will Simbas roar louder as World Cup qualifiers begin in Uganda?

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Uganda captain Ivan Magomu (centre) in action against Kenya Simbas in Kisumu, on November 11, 2023. [Uganda Rugby Union]

For the past decade, Kenya Simbas have come close but heartbreaks in the finals have left them watching the Rugby World Cup from home.

In 2014, the Simbas' dream ended with a 27-10 loss to Zimbabwe, denying them a place in the 2015 World Cup in England.

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