Kenya Sevens winger William “Lomu” Ambaka scored a brace of tries in his test debut as Kenya Simbas thrashed visiting Tunisia 67-0 in 2019 Rugby World Cup Africa qualifier on Saturday at the RFUEA grounds.
Another debutant, Mohammed Omollo, also landed a try in Simbas ruthless mauling of the tourists at a packed RFUEA ground.
Ambaka touched down a brace as Kenya Simbas scored 11 unanswered tries to earn a bonus point victory which saw the Kenyans consolidate their second place in the six-team standings with 17 points and keep their dream of qualifying for the 2019 Rugby World Cup due for Japan alive.
The Simbas now only need to beat Namibia in their last match next Saturday to make it to the World Cup.
Other Simbas try scorers were skipper Davis Chenge, Andrew Chogo, Jacob Ojee, Elkeans Musonye, Darwin Mukidza, Martin Owila, Peter Kaaria, Mohammed Omollo and Tony Onyango.
Kenya Simbas’ Davis Chege goes for a try against Tunisia during their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier-cum-Africa Gold Cup match on August 11, 2018 at RFUEA ground. Simbas won 67-0.
Kenya Simbas winger Willy Ambaka is tackled by Tunisia Mohammed Ali Gafsi (right) during their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier-cum-Africa Gold Cup match on August 11, 2018 at RFUEA ground. Simbas won 67-0.
Kenya Simbas’ Elkeans Musonye (right) makes a try under pressure from Tunisia’s Mohammed Ali Gafsi during their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier-cum-Africa Gold Cup match on August 11, 2018 at RFUEA ground. Simbas won 67-0.
Kenya Simbas’ Elkeans Musonye (right) makes a try under pressure from Tunisia’s Mohammed Ali Gafsi during their 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier-cum-Africa Gold Cup match on August 11, 2018 at RFUEA ground.