Simbas end poor Repechage campaign with Germany loss

Germany's full back Marcel Coetzee (centre) is tackled by Kenya's centre Peter Kilonzo (left) and Darwin Mukidza during their 2019 Japan Rugby World Cup qualifying match at The Delort Stadium, Marseille on November 23, 2018. PHOTO | BORIS HORVAT |

What you need to know:

  • Samuel Oliech’s two penalties turned out to be Kenya's consolation as the Germans rolled in seven tries that included Sebastain Ferraira’s hat-trick to win

  • However, the results counted for nothing as both teams had fallen out of contention for a place at the Rugby World Cup set for Japan next year

The national 15s rugby team, Kenya Simbas, ended their 2019 Rugby World Cup Repechage qualifier campaign on a losing note, crushing to Germany 43-6 at Stade Delort, Marseille, France on Friday.

Samuel Oliech’s two penalties turned out to be Kenya's consolation as the Germans rolled in seven tries that included Sebastain Ferraira’s hat-trick to win.

However, the results counted for nothing as both teams had fallen out of contention for a place at the Rugby World Cup set for Japan next year.

Canada, who led the group with 10 points, were due to meet Hong Kong at 11pm for a place in the Japan finals.

Canada only need a point from the clash to qualify. However,  Hong Kong had a difficult task of defeating Canada by a margin of 57 points, while hoping that the Canadians doesn’t secure a bonus point for them to make it to Japan.