Madagascar complete Kenya double
It was no surprise this time as Madagascar completed a shut-out of Kenya, winning the second test in their two-games series 10-0
Published by John Birch, July 12th, 2021
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Madagascar made it two wins out of two in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup as they beat hosts Kenya Lionesses 10-0 in a game played at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday 11 July.
The Lady Makis were quick off the blocks as they looked to do a double over the Kenya Lionesses, talismanic captain Rasoanekena Veronique Eluriche going over in the 5th minute. Fly half Rahariravaka Andoniaina Marie Vacilly missed the ensuing conversion.
Despite all their efforts, the Lionesses came up short as Madagascar defended with their lives to secure only their second win in test rugby.
Speaking after the game, Kenya Lionesses Assistant Coach Mitch Ocholla blamed the loss on lack of execution and creativity. “I believe we should have executed much better although am happy that our defense was our biggest win today. We shipped in fewer points compared to last weekend. We just did not create enough chances to win the game,” says Ocholla.
“From the word go we were not dominant in our scrums and we could not set the platforms that we wanted to build our play on. I am happy with the team so far but I think today we did not play according to our instructions.”
Up next, the Kenya Lionesses head down south to play South Africa in two test matches on 7th and 14th of August as part of their preparations to face Colombia in a World Cup pre-qualifier on 28th August in Nairobi.
Kenya:1. Julliet Nyambura – V. Captain.2. Staycy Atieno,3. Imogen Hooper,4. Bernadette Olesia,5. Peruse Muyuka,6. Winnie Owino – Captain,7. Mitchelle Akinyi,8. Laurine Akoth,9. Veronica Wanjiku,10. Anne Goreti,11. Naomi Amuguni,12. Sophia Ayieta,13. Terry Ayetsa,14. Linet Moraa,15. Dorcas SinaidaREPLACEMENTS16. Knight Otwoma, 17. Mercy Migongo,18. Evelyne Kalemera,19. Rose Atieno,20. Diana Kemunto,21. Diana Omosso,22. Anne Njeri,23. Joy Kendagor