Rugby Super Series organizers have announced changes for the opening round of the competition set for Saturday.
The opening round was to be played at KCB Sports Club but following the heavy rains, the surface is unplayable forcing the matches to be moved to RFUEA Grounds.
Rugby Super Series changes
There is also a change in kick off times with the first match pitting Cheetahs and Buffaloes set to kick off at 12:00, one hour 30 minutes early that the initial slated time.
The second match will see Lions and Rhinos face off at 3:00 pm changing from 4:00 p.m.
“ENFORCED TIME AND VENUE CHANGE Due to the current inclement weather the playing surface at KCB has become unplayable forcing a change of venue to RFUEA Grounds on Ngong Road,” reads a statement by RSS.
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“Kick off times are also affected with the match between Cheetahs and Buffaloes now kicking off at 1200HRS and the second fixture pitting Lions against Rhinos now kicking off at 1500HRS. Entry Fee: Ksh 500,” the statement added.
2005 champions Buffaloes are based in Kakamega and comprise Kenya Cup Champions Kabras RFC, Kisumu RFC and Catholic Monks. Western Bulls and MMUST are also part of the franchise
Cheetahs are based in Nakuru town and have Menengai Oilers, Nakuru RFC and relegated Homeboyz RFC.
Promoted Impala, relegated Kabarak University and University of Eldoret have also included in the franchise.
KCB Rugby, Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad and Mwamba form Lions squad. They are joined by Championship sides JKUAT Cougars, South Coast Pirates and USIU Maritals.
Rhinos have Ngong road club’s Kenya Harlequin, Nondies and varsity side Strathmore Leos. Daystar Falcons, Mean Machine and Mombasa.
RUGBY SUPER SERIES 2024
MAY 4 2024
KCB SPORTS CLUB, RUARAKA, NAIROBI
12pm Buffaloes v Cheetahs
3pm Lions v Rhinos
MAY 11 2024
NAKURU ATHLETIC CLUB. NAKURU
2pm Lions v Cheetahs
4pm Buffaloes v Rhinos
MAY 18 2024
BULLRING, KAKAMEGA
2pm Lions v Cheetahs
4:00 pm Buffaloes v Rhinos
MAY 25 2024
RFUEA GROUNDS, NGONG RD, NAIROBI
12pm Jaguars v Eagles (w)
2pm Rank 3 v Rank 4
4pm Rank I v Rank 2
