Winless run for Chipu as World Rugby U20 Trophy campaign concludes

Kenya Under-20 rugby team, Chipu, concluded their World Junior Trophy campaign with a disappointing 34-14 loss to Hong Kong.

This defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss in the tournament, placing them at the bottom of the standings.

The match, played at Hive Stadium in Scotland saw Chipu take an early lead with tries from Eugene Ojiambo and Andy Cole Omollo.

However, a determined Hong Kong side staged a remarkable comeback, outscoring Kenya 34-7 in the second half.

Chipu’s discipline was a major factor in the match, as they conceded two yellow cards. Hong Kong capitalized on their numerical advantage to dominate possession and territory.

Despite valiant efforts from the Kenyan side, they were unable to contain the Hong Kong attack.

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The result is a bitter pill to swallow for Chipu, who had shown glimpses of promise in the tournament. The team will need to regroup and focus on rebuilding for future competitions.

Chipu's Run in Scotland

They landed in the England nation with a 24-7 loss to Uruguay in the opening match before going down 51-7 to Netherlands in the second pool match. They ended their pool campaign with a 30-17 loss to the USA.

Chipu squad against Hong Kong

1. Wycliffe Ogutu 2. Bramwel Mate 3. Darell Oluoch 4. Eugene Etale 5. Andycole Omollo 6. Edmond Omondi (C) 7. Nathan Tsindoli 8. Iddo Kuta 9. Patrick Wainaina 10. Philip Okeyo 11. Eugene Ojiambo 12. Daniel Kipchirchir 13. James Olela 14. Elvis Otete 15. Jackson Siketi

Replacements:

16. Brian Shile 17. Geylord Ngasi 18. Ian Nyandusi 19. Hafidh Mohammed 20. Eddy Otieno 21. Willy Tino, 22. Benadict Muiruri 23. Dennis Ndayala