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Andrew Amonde

Kenya’s analytical captain

AT MOST major sevens events, the Fijians will be the neutrals’ choice. But in the US, there is burgeoning support for Kenya. And one of the biggest treats for fans is to see the Shujaa dance.

“It has not been an easy path for us because our sevens is not a professional side,” explains skipper Andrew Amonde, one of a few full-timers who joined in the days of Mike Friday’s stewardship. “To

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