Sammy Oliech scored his 2nd try of the 2017 National 7s Circuit to open up scores. Samson Onsomu’s conversion confirmed good sent Impala 7-0 ahead of Western Bulls. Derrick Mayar would later go over the chalk & score but Onsomu kicked short. Onsomu would however, after patient build up by the Gazelles score under the posts. His resultant conversion attempt went unsuccessful. He hit the posts & settled for a 17-0 halftime score.
Impala possessed well in the second half, but a last minute handling error by Robin Kiplang’at gifted Western Bulls the best chance to score through Duncan Abuyeka.
FT: Resolution Impala Saracens 17-5 Western Bulls
Oscar Osir, Resolution Impala Saracens 7s Head Coach:
We went into this looking for a win. This win was not pretty but all in all, it is a win. We have drawn Oilers in the Challenge Cup Final. I know Oilers will be interested to avenge, but we are going for maximum points.
Fred Ollows, Resolution Impala Saracens Director Of Rugby
The structures broke down in the last minute. Every time we play teams, they always want to play to score. We also considered managing of energy to preserve it for the energy. We have drawn Oilers in the Challenge Cup Finals. It is now up to us to improve on concentration & go for the full points
Samuel Motari, Resolution Impala Saracens Tour Captain
We achieved what we set out to do. We have a great team and have the mental strength to prove that we are worth it in the Challenge Cup finals
