Chipu, the national under 20 rugby team will be facing off with Senegal as Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy kicks off at the Nyayo stadium on Saturday 26th June 2021.
The newly appointed Chipu coach Curtis Olago will be in action at 4pm EAT seeking to defend the title.
Kenya Rugby Union chairman Oduor Gangla in his message ahead of the tournament said the match is also expected to be live on KRU, Rugby Africa social media platforms.
“The U20 Barthes Trophy symbolizes the start of three weeks of international rugby action taking place on Kenyan soil. Our men’s fifteens national team, Simbas will host Zambia and Senegal in the Rugby Africa Cup between 3rd and 11th July while our women’s fifteens squad, Lionesses will play Madagascar on 7th July,” he added.
“We are looking forward to this great action as we welcome the return of high octane, international rugby to Kenya,” he concluded.