AFRICAN TEST RUGBY: Elgon Cup, Victoria Cup

21.04.2012
Kenya v Uganda in Kampala (Elgon Cup, Victoria Cup)

Venue: Kyadondo Rugby Club

Referee:Jaco Peyper (South Africa)

Preview
As winner of the 2011 Africa Cup, Kenya were invited to the international test rugby tournament held in Dubai last December. This was a major step forward for Kenya, being exposed on the international rugby scene. If Kenya can build on from that point they would need to retain the Elgon Cup, win the Victoria Cup (Zimbabwe hold this) and retain their Africa Cup title.

Todays test match is being held in Kampala. Local fans above support their Ugandan team.

More comment here at http://www.ugrugbyfanzone.com/2012/03/uru-release-provisional-squad-for-the-2012-elgon-cup/

Uganda won the last time these two teams met in Kampala. The Ugandans will be looking to win at home again with the crucial second leg Elgon Cup fixture next weekend. This match also doubles as the first Victoria Cup fixture. Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe play a home-away annual series for this trophy.

Last Five Encounters
16.07.2011 Uganda 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 Kenya 27-10 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
10.07.2010 Kenya 21-5 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
03.07.2010 Kenya 33-25 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
29.08.2009 Uganda 18-13 in Kampala (Elgon Cup)

Uganda Last Five
16.07.2011 v Kenya W 32-18 in Kampala (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
09.07.2011 v Kenya L 10-27 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup; Elgon Cup)
02.07.2011 v Zimbabwe L 21-49 in Bulawayo (Victoria Cup)
18.06.2011 v Madagascar W 58-30 in Kampala (CAR 1B; Victoria Cup)
12.06.2011 v Zimbabwe L 15-25 in Kampala (CAR 1B; Victoria Cup)

Kenya Last Five
16.12.2011 v United Arab Emirates W 55-17 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
13.12.2011 v Hong Kong L 17-44 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
10.12.2011 v Brazil W 27-25 in Dubai (E.A.Cup of Nations)
12.11.2011 v Tunisia W 16-7 in Nairobi (CAR 1A Final)
25.07.2011 v Zimbabwe L 21-26 in Nairobi (Victoria Cup)

GWC Rugby Rankings
Africa Table-Kenya 2nd, Uganda 5th

IRB Ranking Points
Kenya 50.59, Uganda 47.69

Prediction: Kenya by 5 points

Teams

Kenya Squad-Official KRFU media release via email

1.         Joel Nganga (Capt.)         -           Kenya Harlequin FC                   

2.         Sammy Warui                 -           Nakuru RFC

3.         Dennis Karani                 -           Kenya Harlequin FC

4.         Wilson Kopondo             -           Kenya Harlequin FC

5.         Ronnie Mwenesi             -           Nondescript RFC

6.         Duncan Ekasi                 -           Impala

7.         Brian Nyikuli                  -           Kenya Harlequin FC

8.         Lawrence Buyachi          -           Impala RFC

9.         Eden Agero                    -           Kenya Harlequin FC

10.       Kenny Andola                -           Strathmore RFC

11.       Kelvin Omiyo                 -           Homeboyz RFC

12.       Nick Barasa                    -           Kenya Harlequin FC

13.       Maurice Mbai                  -           Strathmore RFC

14.       Vincent Mose                  -           Impala RFC

15.       Chris Oduor                   -           Kenya Harlequin FC

16.       Curtis Lilako                  -           KCB RFC

17.       Duncan Mwangi              -           Nakuru RFC

18.       Daniel Sikuta                  -           Mwamba RFC

19.       Leslie Libasia                 -           Kenya Harlequin FC

20.       Steve Sakwa                  -           Homeboyz RFC

21.       Mathew Musita               -           KCB RFC

22.       Calvin Biko                    -           Nondescript RFC

 

  MANAGEMENT

1.    Michael Otieno                     -           Head Coach

2.    Dominique Habimana            -           Assistant Coach

3.    Wangila Simiyu                     -           Team Manager

4.    Chris Makachia                     -           Physiotherapist

Uganda Elgon Cup training squad announced 16 March 2012.
	Names	Positions	Club
1	Brian Odong	Prop	Kobs
2	Ronald Adigasi	Prop	Mongers
3	Oscar Echulu	Prop	Kobs
4	Dennis Mugambi	Prop	Heathens
5	Martial Tchumkam	Prop	Rhinos
6	Alex Mubiru	Hooker	Heathens
7	Solomon Mawanda	Hooker	Pirates
8	Barigye Paul	Hooker	Kobs
9	Romano Ogwal	Lock	Heathens
10	Timothy Ddumba	Lock	Pirates
11	Richard Barigye	Lock	Kobs
12	Dennis Mullo	Lock	Heathens
13	Musajja Ronald	Loose Forward	Rhinos
14	Mathias Ochwo(Capt)	Loose Forward	Heathens
15	Dan Canowira	Loose Forward	Pirates
16	Scot Olouch	Loose Forward	Heathens
17	Stephen Ogwete	Loose Forward	Kobs
18	Robert Seguya	Loose Forward	Buffaloes
19	Andrew Olweny	Loose Forward	Mongers
20	Anthony Kinene	Scrum Half	Pirates
21	Ambrose Kamanyire	Scrum Half	Kobs
22	Brian Kikawa	Scrum Half	Heathens
23	Chris Lubanga	Fly Half	Heathens
24	Byron Atubukire	Fly Half	Rhinos
25	Jasper Ochan	Fly Half	Heathens
26	Oscar Kalyango	First Centre	Kobs
27	Paul Kabazi	First Centre	Pirates
28	Micheal Wokorach	Second Centre	Heathens
29	Patrick Leku	Second Centre	Kobs
30	Justin Kimono	Wing	Kobs
31	Felix Lubega	Wing	Pirates
32	Denis Etuket	Wing	Pirates
33	Jonathan Onen	Wing	Heathens
34	Benon Kizza	Fulback	Heathens
35	Allan Musoke	Fulback	Heathens