TEST RUGBY RESULTS: 20 June

Regret I am unable to cover test rugby this weekend due to other commitments

20.06.2015
Argentina v French Barbarians in Rosario (Non test)-To be played
Uganda 30, Kenya ‘A’ 25 in Kampala (Elgon Cup)
Mauritius 39, Reunion 10 in Curepipe

Briefly
Uganda won the Elgon Cup for 2015 by an aggregate of 47-45. If Uganda wins Africa Cup 1B and gets promoted to 1A they would play the Kenya first team.

KENYA ‘A’ v UGANDA: Elgon Cup

13.06.2015

Venue: Rugby Football Union of East Africa (RFUEA) Grounds, Nairobi

Referee: Tinashe Kamwenje (Zimbabwe)

Preview
There was a time when the Kenya first XV played against Uganda for this cup but the growth of rugby in Kenya is reflected by the fact that for the last two years Kenya ‘A’ has been the fielded side.

Last Year
Uganda 21-14
Kenya ‘A’ 34-0
Kenya ‘A’ held on to the cup for 2014.

Prediction: Kenya ‘A’ by 20 points. Score 33-13

TEAMS

Uganda Squad

Joseph Aredo
Ramathan Govule
Oscar Kalyango
Collins Kimbowa
Justin Kimono
David Kyewalabye
Christopher Lubanga
Kevin Makmot
Alexander Mubiru
Dennis Mugambe
Asuman Mugerwa
Arthur Mpande
Ronald Musajja
Dennis Mullo
Mathias Ochwo
Brian Odongo
Pius Ogena
Scott Oluoch
Lawrence Sebuliba
Gerard Sewankambo
Charles Uhuru
Cyrus Watum
Michael Wokorach
Coaches: Robert Seguya, Anthony Kinene

Adapted from http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=519

Kenya ‘A’ Squad

1- McLanhan Sikuku - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
2. George Asin - KCB
3. Francis Akatu - Mwamba
4. Michael Gitau - Pan Africa Strathmore LEos
5. Philip Owuor - Top Fry Nakuru
6. Stafford Abeka - KCB
7. Edwins Makori - Top Fry Nakuru/Captain
8. Charles Omondi - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
9. Eden Agero - Kenya Harlequin
10. Kennedy Moseti -KCB
11. Cyprian Kuto - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
12. Brian Omondi - KCB
13. Anthony Nyandigisi - Resolution Impala Saracens
14. Alvin Otieno - Homeboyz
15. Essau Otieno - KCB
16. Brian Otieno - Mwamba
17. Nesta Okotch - KCB
18. Elkins Musonye- Western Bulls
19. Elton Isiaho - Pan Africa Strathmore Leos
20. Rocky Aguko - KCB
21. Victor Wayodi - Mwamba
22. Max Kang'eri - Homeboyz
23. William Mawira - Kenya Harlequin

Management
Mitch Ocholla - Head Coach
Curtis Olago - Assistant Coach
Newton Ong'alo - Team Manager
Joseph Koli – Physio

http://t2rugby.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=519

Image thanks to https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ElgonCup

TEST MATCH RUGBY: Finals Day in Arusha

Africa Trophy, South
The Africa Cup is the top playing Tier for African rugby. The Trophy is the next tier down.

19.06.2010
Kenya A v Uganda A
Mauritius v Tanzania

Previews
The A teams of Kenya and Uganda will meet in the final of this tournament. Mauritius and Tanzania will clash for the 3rd-4th spot.

This article laments Tanzania's showings http://dailynews.co.tz/sports/?n=10888

Teams not available

Predictions
Kenya A by 5 v Uganda A
Mauritius by 10 v Tanzania

Note: Tanzania has played Mauritius twice before
05.07.2008 Mauritius 22-17 in Curepipe (CAR Dev.Trophy, South)
06.08.2005 Mauritius 20-10 in dar es Salaam (CAR Div.2)

Tanzania did not play ant international 15's rugby during 2009

RUGBY TOURNAMENT: CAR Africa Trophy 16 June

The trophy tournaments are a tier below the Africa Cup in African rugby. This tournament is being held in Arusha, Tanzania. Kenya A and Uganda A were drafted into the competition following the with drawl of Reunion and Swaziland.

16.06.2010
Kenya A 27, Mauritius 3
Uganda A 39, Tanzania 3

Saturdays Finals Day
Kenya A v Uganda A

Playoff
Mauritius v Tanzania.