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The Kenyan national rugby 15s team, the Simbas, secured a hard-fought 23-19 victory over Portugal in a pulsating test match played in Lisbon. The Simbas, preparing for future international commitments, showed great character to come from behind and snatch a late win. Tries from Darwin Mukidza and George Ooro, combined with the accurate kicking of captain Andrew Amonde, were crucial in the victory. The defense was immense in the final minutes, holding off a relentless Portuguese attack to secure the historic away win. The result was a massive boost for the team’s confidence and a testament to the progress being made under the coaching staff, signaling that Kenyan rugby is on an upward trajectory.