Kenya hopes to round off their Rugby Africa Gold Cup campaign with victory over holders Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday to qualify for next year’s World Cup in Japan.
In the winner-takes-all clash Kenya, like Namibia unbeaten after four matches, will rely heavily on an attack that proved effective against Tunisia, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Coach Ian Snook has recalled three forwards, including Dalmus Chituyi who scored twice against Zimbabwe, in the game to be held at Windhoek’s Hage Geingob stadium.
The winner will automatically qualify for the World Cup while the loser will have to compete at the Repechage tournament in Marseille, France in November.
Before leaving for Windhoek on Wednesday, Snook conceded Namibia poses a “big challenge” for the Kenyan side.
He said his team will need to play well for the full 80 minutes, something they have struggled with in the tournament so far.
“We have played really well in short spells, but we have not been consistent and I think consistency is important in this game,” Snook said.
Namibia has notched up emphatic victories in their campaign and start firm favourites having beaten Kenya in three previous meetings in Windhoek.
