Kasito, Munyani named in Kobs team to face Pirates

Adrian Kasito is back in the Kobs lineup ahead of the team's clash with Pirates /URU image

RUGBY Kasito, Munyani named in Kobs team to face Pirates

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 15:45 - 12.05.2023

But due to their engagements with the Uganda Sevens team, Kasito and Munyani have missed the last 10 games of the campaign.

Adrian Kasito and Ian Munyani are back in the Kobs lineup ahead of the last Game Day in the Nile Special Rugby Premier League.

The two last played for Kobs on Match Day Seven of the season, against Pirates at King's Park, and inspired the team to a 30-25 victory.

But due to their engagements with the Uganda Sevens team, the pair has missed the last 10 games of the campaign.

Their return will give Kobs the required boost in the title decider to be played at Legends Rugby Grounds on Saturday.

Kasito has been named to play at fullback, while Munyani slots into midfield at 13 and will partner Justin Kimono.

Who else starts?

Head coach Brian Makalama has named a front row that has seasoned campaigner Collins Kimbowa and Frank Kakula as the props, while Faragi Odugo will be the starting hooker.

Team captain Emmanuel Ecodu will partner Mike Otto in the second row.

The Kobs back row will feature Allhajji Manano at 6, Byron Oketayot at 7 and Pius Ogena as eighthman.

The halfback pairing of Robert Masendi and Joseph Aredo is maintained for the season's final game, while Conrad Mukwaya (11) and Karim Arinaitwe (14) will man the wings.

The bench

Makalama has selected five forwards and three backs on the bench for the last game of the season.

Saul Kivumbi, Jude Jjuko, Blair Ayebazibwe, Derrick Tukwasibwe and Trevor Maina are the forwards who will be waiting for their chance.

Youngster Calvin Gizamba, who made his debut against the Pirates in the first round, is among the backs.

Josiah Ssempeke and Daudi Semwami complete the squad tasked with delivering a 14th league title for the Blue Army.

Despite all the excellent work both Kobs and Pirates have done all season, Saturday's game is some sort of Cup final, with the winner taking the trophy and the loser ending the campaign empty-handed.

Kobs starting line up

Frank Kakula

Faragi Odugo

Collins Kimbowa

Mike Otto

Emmanuel Ecodu

Alhajji Manano

Byron Oketayot

Pius Ogena

Robert Masendi

Joseph Aredo

Conrad Mukwaya

Justin Kimono

Ian Munyani

Karim Arinaitwe

Adrian Kasito