- Kenya Simbas face Uganda in the last Rugby Africa Cup (RAC) 2025 quarterfinal.
- The match kicks off at 1600EAT at the Namboole Stadium.
- The winner will face Zimbabwe or Morocco in the semifinals on July 12.
In Kampala, Uganda
Fijian-born Kenyan international Jone Kubu will start in the fullback position as the men’s national rugby 15s side, Kenya Simbas, begin their quest for a first-ever ticket to a Rugby World Cup tournament when they take on Uganda in the quarterfinals of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 on Tuesday evening.
In the championship taking place in Kampala, Uganda, from 8-19 July, Kenya will be hoping to improve on their 2022 qualifying performance where they finished second behind Namibia.
As well as Kubu, head coach Jerome Paarwater has entrusted Timothy Omela and Griffin Chao in the wings with the Kabras duo of Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka forming the centre pairing.
Samuel Asati and Barry Young will lineup in the scrumhalf and flyhalf positions.
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In the forwards department, Ephraim Oduor will partner alongside Eugene Sifuna and Wilhite Mususi as the front rowers.
Experienced captain George Nyambua will look to bring the best out of youngster Anycole Omollo, who will be playing in his first Rugby World Cup qualifier, in the locks department.
In the flanks, South African-based Thomas Okeyo will lineup alongside Patrick Sabatia, who gets his debut, while French-based Bethuel Anami will start as the number 8.
Two other players in Vincent Mwikhali and David Bunduki are also in line for their debut after being named as substitutes.
Kenya Simbas Starting XV: 1. Ephraim Oduor 2. Eugene Sifuna 3. Wilhite Mususi 4. George Nyambua © 5. Andycole Omollo 6. Thomas Okeyo 7. Patrick Sabatia* 8. Bethuel Anami 9. Samuel Asati 10. Barry Young 11. Griffin Chao 12. Walter Okoth 13. Bryceson Adaka 14. Timothy Omela 15. Jone Kubu
Replacements: 16. Teddy Akala 17. Edward Mwaura 18. Vincent Mwkhali* 19. Hibrahim Ayoo 20. David Bunduki* 21. Obat Kuke 22. Brian Tanga 23. John Okoth
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Kenya Simbas Travelling Squad to Uganda
Ephraim Oduor – Kabras Sugar RFC
Edward Mwaura – Kabras Sugar RFC
Eugene Sifuna – Kabras Sugar RFC
Teddy Akala – Kabras Sugar RFC
Wilhite Mususi – KCB RFC
Vincent Mwikhali – Menengai Oilers RFC *
Hibrahim Ayoo – Menengai Oilers RFC
Andycole Omolo – KCB RFC
Emanuel Silungi – KCB RFC
George Nyambua – Kabras Sugar RFC
Patrick Sabatia – Kabras Sugar RFC *
Bethuel Anami – MLSGP 78
Elkeans Musonye – Menengai Oilers RFC
Obat Kuke – Blak Blad RFC
Samuel Asati – KCB RFC
Brian Tanga – Kabras Sugar RFC
Barry Young – Kabras Sugar RFC
Brian Wahinya – KCB RFC
Griffin Chao – Kabras Sugar RFC
Walter Okoth – Kabras Sugar RFC
Samuel Ovwamu – Menengai Oilers RFC *
Bryceson Adaka – Kabras Sugar RFC
John Okoth – Menengai Oilers RFC
Timothy Omela – Menengai Oilers RFC
Derrick Ashihundu – Kabras Sugar RFC
David Bunduki – Griffons RFC *
Thomas Okeyo – Griffons RFC
Jone Kubu – Kabras Sugar RFC
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AFRICA – 1 TEAM
The Rugby Africa Men’s Cup 2025 champions will qualify directly for the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027. The runner-up will progress to the Asia/Africa Play-off.
Nations involved: Algeria, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Namibia, Senegal, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Morocco.
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Rugby Africa Cup 2025 quarter finals (8 July)
QF 1: Zimbabwe vs Morocco (10AMEAT)
QF 2: Algeria vs Cote d’Ivoire (12PM EAT)
QF 3: Namibia vs Senegal (2PM EAT)
QF 4: Kenya vs Uganda (4 PM EAT)
Semifinals (13 July)
Winner QF 1 vs QF 4
Winner QF 2 vs QF 3
Final (19 July)
Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2