Innocent Simiyu
Innocent "Namcos" Simiyu (born 24 April 1983) is a former Kenyan rugby union player who captained the Kenya national rugby union team and the national rugby sevens team.[1] In the World Rugby Sevens Series, Simiyu has represented Kenya in 121 matches scoring 321 points.[2] At club level he played for Impala Saracens and Kenya Harlequin.
On 17 October 2016, he was appointed as head coach of the Kenya national rugby sevens team on a two year contract and replacing Benjamin Ayimba.[3]
Personal life
Innocent Simiyu is a brother to former Kenya national rugby union players Victor Sudi and Nato Simiyu.[4]
References
- ^ http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/rugby/Ex-Kenya-skipper-Innocent-Simiyu-to-return-for-Test-matches/1106-3207672-abo38bz/index.html
- ^ http://www.worldrugby.org/sevens-series/player/27354
- ^ http://www.worldrugby.org/news/197943
- ^ http://www.nation.co.ke/sports/rugby/Simiyu-is-Kenya-finest-player-/1106-1061676-dlwvw8z/index.html