New Vision (Kampala)

Uganda: Rugby Cranes Relocate for Morocco Training

Kampala — IN a move to get more acclimatised to pitch conditions, the Rugby Cranes have moved from Kyadondo grounds to Kampala Rugby Club for drills ahead of their crunch tie against Morocco September 9.

Uganda host Morocco at Kyadondo ground in a return leg of the Confederation of Africa Rugby (CAR) 2007 World Cup qualifiers that would have the winner top the group that also has Ivory Coast.

"We need the home turf advantage and the earlier the boys get acclimatized to it the better" assistant coach Yayiro Kasasa said.

Kasasa also confirmed that the players would have their last trial match tomorrow against a composition of players from various local club.

"The boys have been going through comprehensive drills in all departments and I am confident so far every thing is moving towards success," Kasasa added.

Uganda registered a 32-7 victory over Ivory Coast and beat Kenya 22-20 in the most recent matches. A total of 26 players are undergoing training under South African coach Chester Willaims.


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