Lessons from Makerere 10s

Nov 10, 2007

THE just concluded Makerere tens tournament will go down as one of the most competitive ever. The Kenyans reminded us that they are still a class apart in the shorter codes of the game by winning the main cup and the plate.

IN THE RUCK

By Peter Ojong


THE just concluded Makerere tens tournament will go down as one of the most competitive ever. The Kenyans reminded us that they are still a class apart in the shorter codes of the game by winning the main cup and the plate.

A well drilled Mwamba club boasting 6 internationals won the main cup while Nondies, which really was not the original team but a franchise team as I recognised some Impala and Harlequins players, won the plate.

I suspect Benjamin Ayimba the Kenya nationals sevens coach used the event as a build up for the upcoming Dubai sevens.

Though the likes of UTL Kobs and MTN Heathens were beaten, there was no huge gulf in class between the sides.
I see this as a positive development and hope the Kenyans will keep sending strong opposition in the years to come.

It is no secret the sevens game in Uganda has not enjoyed as much success as the fifteens, part of the problem being poor preparations, especially build up matches.

New sevens coach John Musoke has his work cut out assembling a squad for the upcoming George Sevens. But in future I believe a squad should already be in camp and the ten aside be used to select a team for the December George Sevens.

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