Tony Khadambi will captain the Jinja Hippos as they head into a crucial playoff semifinal second leg against KOBS this Friday, May 2nd, at Legends Rugby Grounds with Kickoff scheduled for 4:00 PM.
Hippos forward pack are James Okello at loosehead prop, Paul Siringiti at hooker, and Fahad Maido at tighthead prop completing the front row.
In the second row, Julius Opio and Andrew Okello will partner while Bright Mukisa the vice-captain, starts at blindside flanker Isaac Rujumba is on the open side flank. David Wako will anchor the scrum at number eight.
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Aziz Bagalana lines up at scrumhalf, partnering with Yasin Wasswa at flyhalf. The midfield will feature Emmanuel Odoi at inside center and John Echeru at outside center.
On the wings captain Tony Khadambi and John Echeru will cordinate while Bruno Kinule slots in at fullback.
On the bench, the Hippos has Martin Jacoby, Sean Mubiru, Patrick Kabale, Terry Okore Ibrahim Katibu, Gift Lukyamazi, former Western Bulls player Brighton Bakasa, and Eddie Lemariga complete the matchday squad.
Hippos Rugby
- James Okello
- Paul Siringiti
- Fahad Maido (Drudis Corner)
- Julius Opio
- Andrew Okello
- Bright Mukisa (VC)
- Isaac Rujumba (KK)
- David Wako (M. Eastwood)
- Aziz Bagalana
- Yasin Wasswa
- Tony Khadambi (C)
- Sylver Kenyi (Steve Ellis)
- Emmanuel Odoi
- John Echeru
- Bruno Kisule
FINISHERS
16. Martin Jacoby
17. Sean Mubiru
18. Patrick Kabale
19. Terry Dokore
20. Ibrahim Katibu
21. Gift Lukyamazi
22. Brighton Bakasa (P. Cruttenden)
23. Eddie Lemariga
COACH: Edmond Quaresma
MEDIC: Philip Epau
TM: Kelvin
