All elements of a final are visible enroute to the Kenya Simbas’ last match of the Rugby Afrique Gold Cup. Kenya sits second on the Rugby Afrique Gold Cup standings with 16 points off 3 wins & 1 draw. Namibia on the other hand has been running riot beating all the 4 teams it has encountered. The Welwitschias sit top of the log with 20 points. A fact that should reign through our boys’ veins is this: Kenya has never beaten Namibia on Namibian soil. It should be the driving force to snatching away the trophy from the Namibians at Hage Geingob stadium and silencing the possible 10,000 plus mouths that will be cheering the home team.
Resolution Impala Saracens Director of Rugby Mr. Fred Ollows in his analysis of the 41-22 Simbas win over Zimbabwe in Bulawayo last weekend lauded the Kenya Simbas tech bench for making insightful changes at the front row and the team’s improved fitness.
Simbas Head Coach -Jerome Paarwater has opted to maintain the starting XV that not only muted the city of Bulawayo but also attracted a local fan to vigorously celebrating his team’s ‘loss’ with a Kwaito themed dance together with the Simbas. It was a spectacle watching the video.
Resolution Impala Saracens players and fans have every reason to have their eyes glued to the Kwese ESPN Facebook page tomorrow from 6pm as lock – Simon Muniafu, flanker – Eric Kerre, scrumhalf – Samson Onsomu & inside centre – Leo Seje start for the Simbas. There will be no Impala player starting off the bench this weekend. We wish them and the entire Simbas fraternity best of luck in the hunt for glory!
Starting XV 15.Tony Onyango(Menengai Cream Homeboyz), 14. Darwin Mukidza (KCB), 13. David Ambunya(SportPesa Quins), 12. Leo Seje(Resolution Impala Saracens), 11. Jacob Ojee(KCB), 10. Isaac Adimo (SportPesa Quins), 9. Samson Onsomu(Resolution Impala Saracens), 1. Moses Amusala(KCB), 2. Peter Karia(KCB), 3. Curtis Lilako(KCB), 4. Wilson Kopondo (SportPesa Quins,Captain), 5. Simon Muniafu(Resolution Impala Saracens), 6. Eric Kerre( Resolution Impala Saracens), 7. Davis Chenge (KCB), 8. Joshua Chisanga (Newcastle Falcons)
Replacements 16. Philip Ikambili (Menengai Cream Homeboyz), 17. Oscar Simiyu (KCB), 18. Bramwell Mayaka (Menengai Cream Homeboyz), 19. George Nyambua (Kabras Sugar), 20. Martin Owila (KCB), 21. Lyle Asiligwa (SportPesa Quins), 22. Kenny Andola (KCB), 23. Dennis Muhanji (SportPesa Quins)
Management: Jerome Paarwater ( Head Coach), Dominique Habimana (Forwards Coach), Charles Ngovi (Backs Coach), Richard Ochieng’ (Strength & Conditioning Coach), Chris Makachia (Physio), Simiyu Wangila (Team Manager)
