School Games: All Saints plot regional rugby title defence

All Saints Embu rugby head coach Benson Mwendwa says they are working on their strength and conditioning as they prepare to defend their regional rugby title.

Speaking to Citizen Digital, Mwendwa said they are putting in the hard work required to make sure they arrive in the competition in the “right state” even as they prepare to play some friendly matches before the games begin in March.

“After the long holidays the level of fitness went down a little bit so we are working hard to make sure we regain the level of fitness  - that includes playing some friendly matches -  for us to begin the competition on the right note,” said Mwendwa.

Having lost close to 10 players who cleared their high school education last year, the head coach is optimistic they will fill the gap that has been created.

“We lost almost 10 players for the first team but I believe we have a great team that will still be able to compete well against our opponents,” added Mwendwa.

Having lost the national title to Kisii High School, Mwendwa believes the level of competition is going to increase this year with many teams having strengthened their squads.