Rugby Premier League
Saturday, 10th April 2021 (Gameday 5) Fixtures
4 p.m – Kobs vs Heathens @Legends
3 p.m – Jinja Hippos vs Rams @Dam Waters
4 p.m – Mongers vs Buffaloes @Entebbe
4 p.m – Black Pirates vs Rhinos @Kings Park
4 p.m – Impis vs Warriors @Makerere
Rugby Premier League table leaders Kobs will come up against second placed Heathens in a very decisive matchday five fixture on Saturday, 10th April 2021 at Legends Grounds.
The fixture also doubles as the Lions Cup, a competition between Kobs and Heathens played every time they meet in a 15-aside match.
Both sides are still perfect in the league and with this season’s campaign being played in only one round due to the cost of running games in Covid-19 times, the Saturday result could dictate who wins the title between Kobs and Heathens since they are top favorites to claim the title.
With five matches left to wind down the 10-team league, Kobs lead the table with 20 points, just one ahead of second placed Heathens who are also back-to-back league winners.
Kobs have posted some huge wins in the previous four fixtures and managed to get all bonus points in the process with Heathens dropping a bonus point once.
Kobs flanker Brian Asaba believes that the fixture is very crucial in their pursuit to relieve Heathens of the title and hopes that they will come good at their own backyard.
“We are ready to put our bodies on the line for this game. The team is looking good for the clash and everybody is eager for a win,” the Rugby Cranes flanker said.
Last time out (before the Easter holiday), both sides beat Makerere-based outfits with Kobs beating Rams 29-06 at the Makerere Graveyard while Heathens beat Impis 56-03 at Kyadondo Rugby Club.
Joseph Oyet who scored three conversions for Heathens last time out is upbeat as his side crosses to Legends, a place that used to be his home when he once plied his trade with Warriors two seasons ago.
“This is a very big fixture this season and I know both teams will want to win it. However, we shall come strong and play our way,” Oyet said.
Kobs last met Heathens in November 2019 under the floodlights. Then, Heathens won 06-00 courtesy of Aaron Ofoywroth’s two penalty kicks. The return leg wasn’t played due to Covid-19 disruptions as Heathens were crowned champions with five games unplayed.
This time round, both Kobs and Heathens will miss some of their very important players who are away on national duty in the Emirates Invitational 7s that came to a close on Friday, 9th April 2021.
Kobs will miss the services of Nobert Okeny, Adrian Kasito, Joseph Aredo, Ian Munyani and Pius Ogena while Heathens will be without Aaron Ofoywroth and Michael Wokorach.
The match officials are; Center referee – Saudah Adiru, AR1 – David Kirabira, AR2 – Raymond Kisekka and MC – Gary Mabonga.
Teams
Kobs Squad.
1. ODONGO BRIAN
2. ODUGO FARAJI
3. KIMBOWA COLLINS
4. AZIKU ROBERT
5. ECODU EMMANUEL
6. ASABA BRIAN
7. OKETAYOT BYRON
8. TUKWASIIBWE DERRICK
9. OCHAN BRIAN
10. IJONGAT JAMES
11. ODONGO JAMES
12. KIMONO JUSTIN
13. MANANO ALHAJI
14. SEMWAMI DAUDI
15. ARINAITWE KARIM
16. MAINA TREVOR
17. SSEKATE PAUL
18. KIVUMBI SAUL
19. MPANDE ARTHUR
20. JURUA AARON
21. SSERUWAGI EDGAR
22. SEMPEKE JOSIAH
23. MUKWAYA RAYMOND
OFFICALS
COACHES
MUDOOLA FRED
KIWALABYE DAVIS
MEDICIAL TEAM
KOMAGUM FAITH
NASSALI SHAMIM
Heathens squad.
1. Santos Senteza
2. Alex Mubiru
3. Emmy Byamugisha
4. Charles Uhuru
5. Aziz Khan
6. Patrick Okello
7. Kato Reynolds
8. Scott Olwoch
9. Paul Epillo
10. Innocent Gwokto
11. Lawrence Ssebuliba
12. Gerald Sewankambo
13. Jordan Bongomin
14. Claude Otema
15. Joseph Oyet
16. Ronald Kanyanya
17. Arthur Mukama
18. Victor Wangobo
19. Allan Otim
20. Gideon Kaihura
21.Trevor Ochan
22. Kenneth Okong
23. Faisal Gamma
Coach- Athiyo Muhammad
Tm- Sadam Geofrey
Dr- Timothy Mugabi.
