Chipu players Andrew Simiyu and Michelle Brighetti picked up injuries ahead of tomorrow’s third pool A match against Japan in the ongoing World Rugby under 20 trophy in Brazil.
Siminyu sustained an ankle injury when Kenya won 26-24 against their hosts Brazil on Saturday while Brighetti has been ruled out after spraining his ankle during training on Monday.
The injury worries means they join Kenya Harlequin Jeff Mutuku and Douglas Kahuri. Mutuku and Kahuri missed the Brazil game after picking hamstring and ankle injuries respectively in the 63-11 loss to Uruguay.
Coach Paul Odera was coy when asked about the availability of the trio of Mutuku, Kahuri and Siminyu.
To remain in contention for the bronze medal, Chipu must beat the 2014 and 2017 champions Japan and hope Brazil stop Uruguay.
The top two teams in each pool will qualify for the final while the runners-up will battle it out for third place.