Prinsloo 7s: Strathmore Leos, KCB set up Driftwood rematch in cup final

The stage is set for another blockbuster showdown between KCB Rugby and Strathmore Leos as the two sides prepare to clash in the Prinsloo 7s Cup final at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

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The match will be a repeat of last weekend’s Driftwood 7s finale that saw KCB edge the students 15-14.

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Defending champions Strathmore Leos were in no mood for upsets as they swept aside CUEA Monks 40-0 in a dominant semifinal display.

The Madaraka-based outfit, who came into the tie as favourites, stamped their authority early, racing to a commanding 28-0 lead at halftime.

Victor Mola opened the scoring with a converted try before Nygel Amaitsa powered through the defence for another, also converted.

Elton Amalemba extended the lead with a try under the posts, and Mola added his second with a stunning solo effort that showcased his blistering pace.

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In the second half, Amalemba completed his brace after a quick tap-and-pass move, with Brian Mwenda slotting in the conversion for 35-0.

Samuel Wafula then finished off the rout with a late try, securing Strathmore’s place in yet another final this season.

KCB edge out Menengai Oilers

In the other semifinal, KCB had to dig deep to overcome a spirited Menengai Oilers side 10-5 in what was a tightly-contested encounter.

Samuel Asati gave the Bankers an early advantage with a quick-tap try, handing them a slim 5-0 lead at the break.

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Oilers, cheered on by their home fans, struck back after halftime through Samwel Mwaura, but Denis Abukuse’s conversion attempt veered wide, leaving the scores tied at 5-5.

With the game seemingly headed for extra time, Vincent Ongala stepped up with a moment of brilliance, slicing through the Oilers defence for the winning try.

The result sets up a thrilling finale between two of the circuit’s in-form sides, while Menengai Oilers will battle Kabras RFC in the third-place playoff.

Semis results

13th place

Mombasa RFC 19-7 Kisumu – 12:22 pm

Stallions 24-7 MMUST– 12:42

9th place

Zetech Oaks 12-10 Impala – 1:02 pm

Daystar 31-7Nondies– 1:22 pm

5th place semis

Kenya Harlequin 19-7 Mwamba– 1:42 pm

Nakuru RFC 12-10 Kabras RFC – 2:02 pm

Cup semis

Strathmore Leos 40-0 Catholic Monks – 2:22 pm

Menengai Oilers 5-10 KCB – 2:42 pm