NFL television pundits react to Christian Wade's first touchdown
By Rugby Onslaught

NFL television pundits react to Christian Wade’s first touchdown

Christian Wade is certainly impressing in the US.

Despite being on the practice squad, many think his first touch of ball could mean that he could potentially be picked up by another team if the Buffalo Bills pass on him.

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On Friday, Madagascar’s Makis played against the Lionesses of Kenya during the 2019 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup (www.RugbyAfrique.com), a qualifier for the 2021 Women’s Rugby World Cup. In an enthralling game, the Lionesses beat Makis 35-5.

Madagascar pressed Kenya from the start and they managed to open the scoring through Voronigue Rasoanekena, who ran over to score a try to make it 5-0 to her side early on.

However, the Lionesses took control of the match and they scored three tries through Celestine Masinde, Janet Okelo and Philadelphia Orlando to make it 15-5.

Irene Atieno converted a conversion following Orlando’s try to make it 17-5 to Kenya heading into the half-time break.

The Lionesses continued to dominate against the Makis after the restart and they extended their lead when Diana Awino and Christabel Lindo landed two more tries to make it 27-5.

Kenya sealed their 35-5 victory over Madagascar when Janet Owino scored a penalty before Masinde recorded her second try of the match in the closing stages of the game.

Kenya captain Philadelphia Orlando shared his excitement:

“It was difficult for us in the beginning because Madagascar came so hard on us in the first 20 minutes. However, we remained patient in defence and attack, and that helped us grow into the game and ultimately, win it,” she said.

“We have to work on how we start our matches because we are not happy with how we played in the opening stages of the game. It is important to improve on that ahead of the next game.”

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