Kenya 7s international Oscar Dennis retires from rugby at 29

Kenya 7s international Oscar Dennis has announced his official retirement from rugby at the age of 29.

In a social media post on his Instagram page, the Shujaa player, who has been out of action for nearly two years since being involved in a deadly road accident, revealed that he had been forced to take the retirement path after 'the hardest 21 months of his life.'

"It's fair to say that these past 21 months have been the hardest of my life but also the most rewarding in a weird way!

However, it comes with a heavy heart that I have taken the step to retire from rugby and finally hang the old boots once and for all!

What a journey it has been and I can't thank everyone enough for the love and support I have had that has made this journey and chapter in my life an incredible one!

I leave the amazing game with plenty of memories and friends for life from all corners of the world! But for now let's bring on the next chapters in life," the player posted.

Oscar last played rugby in November 2020 where he helped SX10 win the World 10s Series held in Bermuda. Days after returning home he was involved in a hit and run accident while riding his bicycle.

The accident which occurred between at the junction of Bogani and Quarry Lane in Karen left the player with a seriously damaged leg that needed treatment in South Africa.

The playmaker won the Rugby Africa Cup title with Kenya 7s in 2019 and played 20 matches for Kenya in the World 7s Series scoring four tries.

Additional reporting by Scrummage.