KCB Levi Amunga prepares to pass the ball during the match against NYS at the MET Sevens at the KCB Sports Club/HANDOUT
Ball retention and defence are the two key areas KCB will focus on over the next fortnight after winning the Met Sevens at the Lions Den in Ruaraka over the weekend.
Speaking after the tournament, KCB head coach Andrew Amonde expressed satisfaction with the team's performance but said they still need to make a few adjustments ahead of the defence of their National Sevens Circuit title, which kicks off with the Prinsloo Sevens on July 26.
"There are a couple of areas, starting with ball retention from the kick-offs, our one-on-one tackling and alignment. We have time to fix those areas over the next couple of weeks," said Amonde.
Amonde is pleased with the squad depth ahead of the start of the Sevens circuit.
"The team we played today was a mix of young players and one or two experienced players. We also have some players who were playing in India in the Rugby Premier League, so selecting the final 12 will be a headache. Competition for places will be intense, and that's a good thing for me as the coach," he said.
The former Kenya Sevens skipper said the victory gives the team confidence and sets the tone for the upcoming season.
"It's a good thing. It shows what we are doing in training and puts us in a good position for the circuit," added Amonde.
The Bankers began the tournament with a dominant 36-7 win over Ngong Warriors before defeating National Youth Service 27-5, followed by a 20-0 drubbing of Mean Machine to finish the preliminary stage with a 100 per cent record.
In the semi-finals, they thrashed Mwamba 34-0 before overcoming Daystar Falcons 26-12 in a pulsating final. Bob Muhati, Richel Wangila, James Kimana and Levi Amunga scored a try each, while Emmanuel Opondo added three conversions.
The varsity side scored their tries through Clinton Amukwachi, who bagged a brace.
