S. Africa pitted against Uganda

By Ronnie Kintu Henry Rudd and John Nagenda are in high spirits as the Uganda select X1 gets set to battle against a select side of South Africa tomorrow at Lugogo oval. The match is organised to commemorate the South Africa independence day. Rudd, also chief executive director of Nile Breweries proved last month that he is still capable with his bat and ball when he flashed a quick 45 runs off 36 balls with nine boundaries in a match to honour the Commonwealth day. He also claimed a significant wicket of Robert Kisubi trapped leg before wicket that granted him the man-of-match award. The late order batsman and also a magnificent medium pace bowler will prove his prowess as he teams up with the best of the time to lead South Africa to victory. "I look forward to the game." said an excited Rudd. South Africa High Commissioner R Mahlaba will lead the batting assault. Nagenda, a former national captain has the biggest test to prove he can maintain his capability to lead a national side through to victory . Veterans Steven Luswata, William Kibuka Musoke, Sam Walusimbi, Paul Nsibuka, Edward Sempebwa and Robert Kisubi among others are all set for the battle. Ends