What you didn’t know about Justin Kimono
Aug 03, 2011
WHEN you think of a player that has rocked the rugby scene in recent months, your memory will switch to wonder Boy Justin Kimono —largely because of his unprecedented achievements in the Bamburi Super Series, CAR Tri-Nations and the Elgon Cup. But who is Kimono?
By Johnson Were
WHEN you think of a player that has rocked the rugby scene in recent months, your memory will switch to wonder Boy Justin Kimono —largely because of his unprecedented achievements in the Bamburi Super Series, CAR Tri-Nations and the Elgon Cup. But who is Kimono?
Nick name: Baby
Marital Status: Single but with a girlfriend whom he only prefers to identify as Joan.
Favourite movie: Priest by Paul Bettany (a movie where the priest disobeyed the church law to hunt for the vampires that kidnapped his priest.
Strength: I always believe in performing better than the previous game.
Weakness: I am short and can’t compete on high balls.
I play like: Australian Sonny Bill Williams that played for the Barbarians against Australia in 2009.He currently plays in the Super 14 rugby.
Best trick: Back footing and side stepping.
Best coach I have worked under: Fred Mudoola
Best Ugandan rugby player: Edmond Tumusime
Most embarrassing Moment: The poor performance of the U-19 team. I expected to do something better but that didn’t happen.
Biggest Influence in life: My mum Janet Kimono Kayinza and dad Simon Kimono Nakhosi. They encourage me and support me in everything.
Worst moment in Career: When I missed the schools rugby final last year after getting a fracture on the leg.
Role model: Sonny Bill.
Personal
Favourite music: Dance hall.
Best song: Jamaican Pond Di ting by Mavado.
Wheels: Land Cruiser V8.
Favourite girl: Artist Rihana.
Ideal day off: Effendys at Centenary Park.
If I was not a rugby player: I would play cricket because I once played it and love it.
Where I see myself in five years: Go higher for professional rugby and after establish my career out of the country.
Quick fire
Favourite Dish: Posho, beans and fried chicken.
Favourite Drinks: Mango juice especially that prepared by my mother.
WHEN you think of a player that has rocked the rugby scene in recent months, your memory will switch to wonder Boy Justin Kimono —largely because of his unprecedented achievements in the Bamburi Super Series, CAR Tri-Nations and the Elgon Cup. But who is Kimono?
Nick name: Baby
Marital Status: Single but with a girlfriend whom he only prefers to identify as Joan.
Favourite movie: Priest by Paul Bettany (a movie where the priest disobeyed the church law to hunt for the vampires that kidnapped his priest.
Strength: I always believe in performing better than the previous game.
Weakness: I am short and can’t compete on high balls.
I play like: Australian Sonny Bill Williams that played for the Barbarians against Australia in 2009.He currently plays in the Super 14 rugby.
Best trick: Back footing and side stepping.
Best coach I have worked under: Fred Mudoola
Best Ugandan rugby player: Edmond Tumusime
Most embarrassing Moment: The poor performance of the U-19 team. I expected to do something better but that didn’t happen.
Biggest Influence in life: My mum Janet Kimono Kayinza and dad Simon Kimono Nakhosi. They encourage me and support me in everything.
Worst moment in Career: When I missed the schools rugby final last year after getting a fracture on the leg.
Role model: Sonny Bill.
Personal
Favourite music: Dance hall.
Best song: Jamaican Pond Di ting by Mavado.
Wheels: Land Cruiser V8.
Favourite girl: Artist Rihana.
Ideal day off: Effendys at Centenary Park.
If I was not a rugby player: I would play cricket because I once played it and love it.
Where I see myself in five years: Go higher for professional rugby and after establish my career out of the country.
Quick fire
Favourite Dish: Posho, beans and fried chicken.
Favourite Drinks: Mango juice especially that prepared by my mother.