Kabras RFC II have secured their place in the Eric Shirley Shield final after a convincing 32-12 victory over Kenya Harlequin in the semifinals.
The Sugarmen will now play KCB II who beat Oilers to book another ticket in the final of the competition.
The game was a closely contested affair in the early stages, with both teams exchanging tries to leave the scores level at 7-7.
But Kabras RFC II soon took control of the game, with Valerian Tendwa converting a penalty to put them ahead, and then adding to his tally with another successful penalty conversion, taking the scores to 13-7 in favor of Kabras RFC II.
The team then displayed some excellent teamwork, with Mathias Osimbo touching down for a try and Tendwa converting, stretching their lead to 20-7 to give Kabras RFC II a commanding lead of 20-7 at halftime.
In the second half, Kabras RFC II continued to dominate, with Collins Indeche touching down for another try, and Tendwa converting, taking the scores to 27-7. Fullback Flavian Otiyo scored Kabras’ final try for 32 points before Quins got an unconverted try.
ESS SQUAD
1.Gibson Perez 2.Geoffrey Shitambasi 3.Asuman Mugerwa 4.Shem Joseph 5.Argwings Owino 6.John Baraka 7. Patrick Lumumba 8.Biden Hayo 9.Felix Bukhutse 10.Valerian Tendwa 11.Bede Enonda 12.Hillary Salano 13. Mathias Osimbo 14. Humphrey Asirikwa 15. Flavian Otiyo
Quins ESS: 1.Mohammed Khaider 2. Jeff Kiragu (Captain) 3. Mike Mugo 4. Roxy Suchi 5. Laban Kipsang 6. Vincent Omondi 7. Eddo Kuta. 8. Leonald Fogang 9. Patrick Wainaina 10. Nick Ndegwa (Vice Captain) 11. Charles Kinyanjui 12. Joshua Okello 13. Pius Siundu 14. Marvin Ng’ang’a 15. Faren Juma
Frank Khalwale 17. Samuel Simwata 18. Ayub Kimtai 19. George Owino 20. Enoch Obae 21. Evin Asena 22. David Masengo 23. Briton Mwalawa
