Kenya Rugby Union will redouble thier fundraising efforts to ensure the Simbas qualify for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. "We must redouble our efforts for the Simbas and give them the best possible preparations for the World Cup qualifiers which will be held in 2022," said Gangla. Part of the fundraising efforts will include raising Sh20 million for the Simbas trip to face Stellenboscch XV and a University-select side in South Africa as part of their preparations for the Africa Cup and World Cup qualifiers. "The trip to Stellenbosch will provide us with a platform to set the bar and be at our best when the World Cup qualifiers start,” noted OderaThe former international has identified three areas as key before the World Cup qualifiers — technical, mental and finances. “All these aspects have to go hand-in-hand if we are to take the big step and qualify for the World Cup," noted Odera.

Source: The Star January 04, 2021 01:52 UTC