Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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After a fierce 14-8 victory over KCB RFC at the Kakamega Showgrounds on Saturday, Kabras Sugar RFC head coach Carlos Katywa attributed the team's extensive experience to the team's fifth straight Kenya Cup victory.
In a fiercely contested first half, Kabras were pushed to the limit by their long-time rivals and fell down early after KCB scored a penalty. The reigning champs relied on their championship pedigree and poise as the pressure increased.
"My team's experience helped me stay confident even though it was a difficult match against our opponents KCB. I anticipated the boys would make a great comeback, particularly in the second half, so we just made sure to exhaust their legs in the first half.
Ntabeni Dukisa's arrival in the 35th minute was the pivotal moment. Eric Cantona scored a vital try to complete the comeback, and the important fly-half coolly scored three penalties to turn the tide in Kabras' favour.
On the other hand, Andrew Amonde, the head coach of KCB RFC, admitted that although his young team had demonstrated a great deal of energy, they ultimately lacked the experience needed to defeat the reigning champions.
"We fought hard, but we were unable to match Kabras' experience. "Hopefully, my young team will return stronger the following season," Amonde remarked.
The victory further cements Kabras RFC’s status as the dominant force in Kenyan rugby, with experience once again proving to be their greatest weapon when it mattered most.
In a fiercely contested first half, Kabras were pushed to the limit by their long-time rivals and fell down early after KCB scored a penalty. The reigning champs relied on their championship pedigree and poise as the pressure increased.
"My team's experience helped me stay confident even though it was a difficult match against our opponents KCB. I anticipated the boys would make a great comeback, particularly in the second half, so we just made sure to exhaust their legs in the first half.
Ntabeni Dukisa's arrival in the 35th minute was the pivotal moment. Eric Cantona scored a vital try to complete the comeback, and the important fly-half coolly scored three penalties to turn the tide in Kabras' favour.
On the other hand, Andrew Amonde, the head coach of KCB RFC, admitted that although his young team had demonstrated a great deal of energy, they ultimately lacked the experience needed to defeat the reigning champions.
"We fought hard, but we were unable to match Kabras' experience. "Hopefully, my young team will return stronger the following season," Amonde remarked.
The victory further cements Kabras RFC’s status as the dominant force in Kenyan rugby, with experience once again proving to be their greatest weapon when it mattered most.
