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Rugby: Kenya’s World Cup dreams go up in smoke

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Kenya Simba's Captain Davis Chenge (with ball) is tackled by Fortunate Chipendo of Zimbabwe Saples during Africa Gold Cup cum 2019 world cup qualifier at RFUEA Stadium Grounds on Saturday, Kenya won 45-36 against Zimbabwe. June 30, 2018. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Kopondo proud of Simbas’ performance despite Hong Kong defeat.

Kenya Simbas captain Wilson Kopondo is proud of the national 15s rugby team’s performance despite their 2019 Rugby World Cup dreams going up in smoke in Marseille, France on Saturday.

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