All is set for MUK rugby 10s tourney

By Johnson Were

Makerere 10s rugby
Pool A: Impis, Arthi River, Mbale, MUBS
Pool B: Heathens, Cummer kamp, Impis II, Lira
Pool C: Mambas, Mongers, Stallions, Boks
Pool D: G4S Pirates, Kobs, Buffaloes, Mean Machine

TOO desperate to win a title this season, Pirates will have to design a much-improved winning strategy that will guarantee them title honours in the Makerere 10s rugby tournament that kicks off this morning.

Pirates, placed in Pool D that has been dubbed the group of death alongside Kenya’s Mean Machine, traditional rivals Kobs and Buffaloes, could meet either 2007 champions Mwamba or Mongers in the quarter-final stages.

The two-day tournament that will played at the Makerere ground, will have two teams qualify for the quarter-finals from each pool.

Pirates club captain Moses Soita stated: “It’s not only a tough pool but the knock-out stages will also be tough. We will have to focus on opponents’ weaknesses and apply our strengths.”

However, Uganda Cup holders Kobs are also interested in the title they last won in 2006. “We are not underrating any team. We will field a full squad,”Kobs coach Ronnie Lutakome stated.

The two day tournament is sponsored by Vision group and Nile breweries.