The FEASSSA 15s rugby tournament has reached its semi-final stage, set to unfold this Friday after a gripping group stage that concluded on Wednesday.
In the first semi-final, Kenyan champions All Saints Embu will face off against counterparts Kitondo School in a highly anticipated match-up.
FEASSSA 15s run
All Saints Embu has been in formidable form, boasting a perfect record with three wins out of three matches. They ended their group stage with a 13-07 victory over Uganda’s Namilyango.
FEASSSA 15s Pool A standings. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa
Earlier, they narrowly edged out defending champions St. Mary’s College Kisubi 24-23 and delivered a commanding 45-11 win over Lenana School.
Kitondo School, meanwhile, secured two wins in their group stage, totalling nine points. Despite their solid performance, they will need to step up their game to challenge the unbeaten All Saints in the semi-final.
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In the second semi-final, Butula High School will go up against the defending champions, St. Mary’s Kisubi (SMACK).
Butula High showed impressive form in the group stage, notching up a 31-21 victory over Makerere College and dominant wins over King’s College Budo (60-00) and Kitondo School (42-03).
Their strong performances have earned them a spot in the semi-finals, where they will test their mettle against SMACK.
FEASSSA 15s Pool B standings. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa
St. Mary’s Kisubi, who have had a mixed group stage with two wins and one loss, ended up with 10 points. Despite their loss, they remain in contention for the title and will be looking to bounce back strongly in their semi-final encounter.
FEASSSA 15s Semi-Final Pairings:
- All Saints Embu vs. Kitondo School
- Butula High School vs. St. Mary’s Kisubi
