The International Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS) Kenya U-13 Sevens squad finished their campaign at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens in England with a third place finish in Group E action on March 23.
The team, which was selected from the 10 IAPS schools in Kenya, started on a winning note courtesy of the 20-15 result over Brighton College before going down 5-30 to eventual group winners Sedbergh Prep School.
Kenya mastered a 15-10 win over Beaudesert Park School and a 20-5 victory against Mill Hill & Belmont Schools.
The team needed victory in their last match to ensure a second place finish but fell to a 0-20 loss to Lord Wandsworth College as they matched their performance from their last outing at the event in 2019.
Sedbergh won the group with 13 points off 4 wins and 1 defeat while Lord Wandsworth College garnered 10 points from 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat to finish second.
IAPS Kenya U-13s were third on 9 points off 3 wins and 2 losses. Brighton College (5 points), Beaudesert Park School ( 4 points) and Mill Hill & Belmont Schools ( 1 point) rounded off the group standings.
This year’s squad was captained by Teshen Waire. It also featured Sotei Lopokoyit, son of former Mean Machine and Kenya center Andrew Lopokoiyit as well as Ogwe Ng’ong’a whose father, Edwin, featured for Lenana School, Mean Machine, Kenya and English club side Blackheath RFC.
Internationally capped scrum half Michael Wanjala who currently plays his club rugby for former Kenya Cup champions KCB travelled with the team as part of the coaching staff.
