Nile Special Rugby Premiership quarterfinals set with tough away matches
Defending champions Platinum Credit Heathens will face a stern test when they visit Victoria Sharks at Kyadondo Rugby Ground on Friday.
The Stanbic Black Pirates' Timothy Kisiga with ball tackled by the Rhinos opponent During their League. Pirates won 49-10. PHOTO: Johnson Were
Johnson Were
Journalist @New Vision
The battle lines have been drawn for the Nile Special Rugby Premiership quarterfinals, with top teams facing challenging away fixtures to begin their playoff campaigns.
Defending champions Platinum Credit Heathens will face a stern test when they visit Victoria Sharks at Kyadondo Rugby Ground on Friday.
The Heathens have mentored the Sharks for the past three years, adding intrigue to this encounter. On Saturday, Toyota Buffaloes host KCB KOBS at the same venue.
In Jinja, Walukuba welcomes Stanbic Black Pirates in what promises to be an electrifying clash between two attack-minded sides known for their running rugby. Meanwhile, at Legends Rugby Club, the Rhinos take on Jinja Hippos in what is expected to be a physically demanding contest.
The home-and-away quarterfinal format gives teams a chance to recover if they stumble in the first leg.
Heathens, despite showing some vulnerability late in the regular season, are expected to rally strongly as coach Athio Muhamad aims to defend their title.
Stanbic Black Pirates boast considerable bench strength, and their performance may hinge on how effectively coach Marvin Odongo utilizes his reserves.
KCB KOBS, currently building momentum, are determined to rediscover their winning ways under the guidance of optimistic coach Timothy Mudoola.
The in-form Jinja Hippos could make history as they push to become the first upcountry team to claim the championship title.
The Nile Special Rugby Championship
Quarterfinal fixtures
On Friday:
Victoria v Heathens
At Kyadondo 4pm
Buffaloes v KOBS
In Jinja
Walukuba v Pirates
At Legends,3pm
Rhinos v Hippos