Kenya Simbas share spoils with SWD Eagles in training match

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Kenya Simbas came from behind to earn a 17-17 draw against the SWD Eagles in a training match held on Tuesday evening at Mossel Bay, South Africa.

The two sides were tied 12-12 at halftime. On his first outing for the Simbas, Samuel Ovwamu opened the scoring, with Brian Wahinya adding the conversion to give Kenya a 7-5 lead.

Kenya Simbas respond

The hosts responded with a converted try to go 12-7 up, but the Simbas levelled matters before the break.

From a well-executed lineout, the Simbas set up a rolling maul, allowing Griffin Musila, captain of the first 15, to dive over for a try that saw the sides go into the interval tied at 12-12.

In the second half, SWD Eagles edged ahead with an unconverted try to make it 17-12. However, the Simbas once again showed resilience, with Ibrahim Ayoo crossing the whitewash to level the match at 17-17.

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The Simbas will now have a six-day break before facing the South Africa U20 side on Monday, June 9, in Stellenbosch.
They will meet the same side again on Saturday, June 14, also in Stellenbosch.

On Friday, June 20, the team travels to Wellington for a clash against Sanlam Boland.
The final leg of the tour will feature back-to-back fixtures against Limpopo on Tuesday, June 24, and Thursday, June 26, both in Limpopo.

Kenya Simbas squads

TEAM 1

1. Edward Mwaura

2. Griffin Musila (C)

3. Melvin Thairu

4. Brian Juma

5. Emanuel Silungi

6. Collins Indeche

7. Elvis Olukusi

8. Obat Kuke

9. Samson Onsomu

10. Brian Wahinya

11. Beldad Ogeta

12. Samuel Ovwamu

13. Tyson Mania

14. John Okoth

15. Brian Tanga

Reserve:

1. Vincent Mwikhali

Team 2

1. Ephraim Oduor

2. Eugene Sifuna

3. Wilhite Mususi

4. Hibrahim Ayoo

5. Andycole Omolo

6. George Nyambua (c)

7. Patrick Sabatia

8. Elkeans Musonye

9. Samuel Asati

10. Barry Young

11. Griffin Chao

12. Walter Okoth

13. Bryceson Adaka

14. Derrick Ashihundu

15. Timothy Omela

reserve:

1. Vincent Mwikhali

Kenya Simbas Schedule

George, 3rd June 2025
Simbas 17-17 SWD Eagles

Stellenbosch, 9th June 2025
Simbas vs SA U20

Stellenbosch, 14th June 2025
Simbas vs SA U20

Wellington, 20th June 2025
Simbas vs Sanlam Boland

Limpopo, 24th June 2025
Simbas vs Limpopo

Limpopo, 26th June 2025
Simbas vs Limpopo