Kenya: Captain Fantastic Amonde Bows Out With Head Held Up High

Tokyo — Wearing the national jersey in any sport bears huge responsibility. Putting on the captain's armband is an even heavier load.

That's why when Shujaa skipper Andrew Amonde broke down at the media mixed zone after the Kenya sevens rugby team's 7-12 loss to Ireland in a decisive Pool 'C' match at the Tokyo Stadium, you could feel his pain.

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