Africa-Press – Kenya. Kenya sevens player Johnston Olindi is expected to rejoin KCB for the final three legs of the national sevens circuit according to coach Andrew Amonde. Amonde said the 22-year-old secured a short-term professional contract in Canada and will be back in August.
“ I’m in communication with him and he has told me will be available for selection for the Prinsloo, Christie and George Mwangi Kabeberi sevens” added Amonde
The bankers face a resurgent Quins, fast-rising Masinde Muliro University and Mombasa RFC in pool B of the two-day Dala Sevens tournament in Kisumu this weekend.
“Its tricky pool. Quins are playing well, Masinde are tough competitor and Mombasa will want to prove a point” noted Amonde
The former Kenya sevens captain said they will unveil new attack and defence patterns which they have been using during the pre-season in the Lakeside city.
“We played in the Great Rift Valley ten aside tournament in May which we won and played in four-team tournament at RFUEA ground recently. We have a couple of plays which we will use for Dala and Driftwood tournaments” added Amonde
KCB will rely on Jacob Ojee, Levi Amunga, livewire scrumhalf Samuel Asati and Isaac Njoroge. Amonde is expected to hand out debuts to Austin Sikutwa, William Opaka , Elvis Namusasi and Lionel Ajeliti.
“We have good balance in terms of experience and fresh faces. The depth of the squad looks good and we anticipate a competitive Dala sevens tournament.”
This will be Amonde’s first coaching assignment in sevens. “I’m not nervous but I am excited to return home to Kisumu where I grew up. To coach KCB in this event is an honour” Amonde pointed out.
Defending champions Oilers, Strathmore, Mwamba and Quin are tipped to do well making the lakeside tournament even more thrilling if Amonde is to be believed.
“The series will be very tough. Everyone will have their international players on the field. It is going to be very close,” he finalised.
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