KRU picks Webster as Simiyu’s replacement

Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has appointed Briton William Webster as Kenya Sevens coach, replacing Innocent Simiyu, who has since been fired.

Webster has been Simiyu’s deputy for the past  one season.

A source at the Union indicated that Webster will guide the team through the Rugby World Cup Sevens due for July 20- 22 in San Francisco, USA.

The KRU board will then meet to decide whether Webster will continue on permanent basis or they shop for another coach.

Before being appointed as Simiyu’s deputy, Webster had been with Homeboyz, assisting the team when Paul Murunga was busy with Kenya Sevens as Benjamin Ayimba’s deputy.

Webster was one of those who had applied to replace Ayimba in 2016, but failed in his quest with Simiyu taking over.