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The former try-scoring machine reveals what Kenyan Rugby must do in order to return to the World Series.
Kenya Sevens legend Collins Injera has revealed what the “vastly talented rugby players coming through” need to adopt in order to help Shujaa return to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series and become a mainstay.
Shujaa were relegated from the Word Series in May after 19 years of playing at the highest level following years of mismanagement and impetuous changes to the side, but Injera believes the team can get back to the upper echelons if players are exposed to certain conditions to help them improve.
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17:13 - 13.08.2023
RUGBY Collins Injera reveals the most 'frustrating' thing about his new role as a rugby coach
The legendary former Shujaa player has revealed the differences between being a player and being a coach, while also making his preference known.
“Just focus on the development side,” Injera told Pulse Sports. “Focus on developing the skills of the boys because our brand of rugby has changed to a bit more physicality,” he added
“I think we need to back that up with a bit of skill. If we focus more on skill development, skill learning, game understanding, things that can really broaden their armory.”
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16:10 - 16.08.2023
RUGBY ‘Buffa’ missing as Kenya Sevens coach names provisional squad for Olympic qualifiers
New Shujaa coach Kevin Wambua has given the nod to players who have been impressive in the National Sevens Circuit as Kenya target an Olympics ticket in Zimbabwe next month
Injera insists that a modicum of technical and mental coaching to the fledgling talents coming through will help supplement their physical gifts, which will, in turn, improve their individual games and thus, cut across collectively.
“That (skill development and tactical understanding) is where we need to work hard on because if it is just about running and tackling, anyone can do it. What however differentiates an ordinary rugby player from a top-class one is your level of skill and understanding of the game.
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11:30 - 16.08.2023
RUGBY: Gibson Weru reveals how Kenya can outfox South Africa to qualify for Paris Olympics
Shujaa will have their work cut out to qualify for the 2024 Olympics, as they are set to face South Africa in in the regional qualifying tourament set to be held in Zimbabwe next month.
“There is a lot of talent. We have the talent to get back into the World Circuit. We just need to focus on getting these boys to pay more time development-wise and just keep building.
“Once we get more gametime and keep development, we will have a chance of getting back. We still have a chance because we have a lot of talent.”
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16:00 - 09.08.2023
RUGBY: Kenya Sevens great Injera gives his verdict on new Shujaa coach Kevin Wambua
The Shujaa legend has explained what he thinks the new technical bench will add to the squad as Kenya seeks to return to its glory days
South African coach Paul Treu tried to implement development strategies for the players during his stint as Shujaa coach.
He would make players sit for rugby exams in order to help them understand the game better. His training sessions also placed an emphasis on skill development. However, it is difficult for old dogs to learn new tricks.
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10:35 - 07.08.2023
RUGBY Mwamba coach Collins Injera on how to break circuit's quarter-final curse
Kulabu have finished fifth in all the legs of the circuit this season.
If Injera’s solutions can be applied to the young players in high schools, Kenyan rugby may rise from the ashes.
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