The Eric Shirley Shield playoff will take place this Saturday March 22 with semi-final slots up for grabs.
In the first playoff fixture, Kabras RFC will host Blak Blad at Nakuru ASK Showground at 1:00 p.m.
Kabras finished third while Blak Blad have secured a playoff spot for the second consecutive season, finishing sixth once again.
Last season, they lost their playoff clash against Oilers.
The winner of this fixture will travel back to Nakuru to face Oilers in the semifinals.
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The second playoff will see a repeat of last year’s clash, with Nondescripts taking on Kenya Harlequin at Race Course grounds. This is after finishing fourth and fifth, respectively, the two sides will battle for a place in the semifinals. The winner will proceed to Ruaraka to face defending champions KCB.
KCB Rugby secured a direct spot in the semifinals after finishing top of the log, avoiding the playoff battle.
Menengai Oilers also earned a home semifinal, suffering just one defeat throughout the season, which came against KCB
Eric Shirley Shield Playoff Fixtures
March 22 – 1:00 p.m.
Kabras RFC vs Blak Blad – Nakuru ASK Showground
Nondescripts vs Kenya Harlequin- Race Course
