Kobs winger Mark Osuna says there are no excuses ahead of title decider

The top of the table clash between Kobs and Pirates will determine to league champion/URU image

RUGBY Kobs winger Mark Osuna says there are no excuses ahead of title decider

Ndyamuhaki J Emanzi 12:22 - 12.05.2023

Osuna and Kobs will have the opportunity of lifting the title when they host second-placed Stanbic Black Pirates at Legends on Saturday.

Kobs winger Mark Osuna believes his side is in the right frame of mind to win the Nile Special Rugby League title.

Osuna and Kobs will have the opportunity of lifting the title when they host second-placed Stanbic Black Pirates at Legends on Saturday.

Winger Mark Osuna is confident Kobs can get the result needed to win the league title on Saturday /Pulse Sports image

At a press conference held at Legends on Friday, Osuna revealed the team is ready for the last game of the season and winning the title is the main focus.

“Mentally and physically, we are ready and have tried to correct our mistakes ahead of the final game,” Osuna told the press.

“We have prepared well and are good to go,” he added.

Kobs top the ten-team log with 75 points from 17 games and have been a high-scoring side all season.

However, all that will count for nothing if Brian Makalama’s charges fail to get a result in the last game of the season.

Pius Ogena will be looking to set a new record as the league's top scorer /Pulse Sports image

“We know what is at stake, and everyone is more than prepared for the game.

“It’s been a good season, and the scores can tell.

“And now our Sevens boys are back with us, so I don’t think we should have any excuse.”

The top two sides are separated by points difference, with Kobs in the driving seat and needing to avoid defeat on the last day of the season.

Pirates are still unbeaten since that 30-25 loss to Kobs in the first round and go into the fixture with a bit of momentum after an encouraging 08-06 win over Platinum Credit Heathens in the second round.

The last time the two sides met on the last day of the season, Kobs won 15-05 and went on to lift the title in 2021.

But Pirates did a double over Kobs last season and will be confident of picking a result on the road again, this time with a league title on offer in a winner-takes-it-all situation.

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