Kenya Harlequins’ Max Theuri collected a chip kick from Lyle Asiligwa before crossing over the line. Although Asiligwa missed the posts, his boot complemented Brian Beckham’s try, sending the hosts 12 points ahead with only 10 minutes played. Erick Kerre announced his return to local competition when he carried into the try box. Kanyiri Kariuki’s boot did not disappoint, cutting Impala’s trail to only 1 try. The Impala backs had a lot of hard working in defending Quins winger – Dennis Muhanji. It was not long before he sprinted past the defence line to score. Asiligwa’s conversion went wide. The hosts scored another try just before half-time. The conversion that followed was unsuccessful.
Half Time: Resolution Impala Saracens Boks 7-22 Kenya Harlequins II
Bringing in substitutes – Kevin Okeyo & Soita Wekesa proved to be a game changer for the Boks. Their ball carrying ability gave Impala much needed impetus at the gain line, forcing Kenya Harlequins to commit errors which were punished, first by a Mark Kwemoi penalty, then an Ian Mabwa try, which Kanyiri failed to convert. Impala had all the chances to get back into the game when it was 15-22, but conceding a try deep in the second half & having to fight against a rapidly ticking clock meant the boys had to dig deeper. Although Kwemoi kicked from penalty to send the score-board reading 18-27 & uplift Impala’s hopes for a late afternoon come-back, Robin Kiplang’at casually lost the ball forward in contact & confirmed the Resolution Impala Saracens Boks’ 2nd loss in the 2017-18 ESS competition.
FT: Resolution Impala Saracens Boks 18-27 Kenya Harlequins II
