Homeboyz will be seeking their third successful Kenya National Rugby title following their victories in the third leg of series at Kabeberi sevens in Machakos.
Following their double wins in Prinsloo and Sepetuka sevens in Nakuru and Eldoret respectively, Homeboyz joined Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), two time series losing finalists Mwamba in the quarter finals tomorrow.
The Paul Murunga led charges downed Strathmore Leos 22-7 before rolling over Menengai Oilers 31-12 toped pool A as hosts Mwamba topped Pool B after they crushed Kisumu 24-0 before stopping Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad 22-7.
Mwamba lost to Homeboyz in the final at Prinsloo and Sepetuka respectively beat Impala Saracens 19-5 to ease through unbeaten.
KCB dug deep in the second half to win their first match against the Kenya Harlequins 17-10. Quins before struggling to dispatch Kisii 17-14 in their second match and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 19-5.
Blak Blad locked out defending champion Impala after they forced a 7-7 draw against them besides crushing Kisumu 36-0. What dealt Impala Saracens the final blow was their 19-5 loss to Mwamba.
Blak Blad will now meet Homeboyz in the main cup quarterfinal while Mwamba will take on Nakuru.
Trailing from 5-0, Mwamba managed to land three tries from Steve Sikuta, Greg Odhiambo and Collins Injera to send Impala packing.
KCB will take on Machine while Kabras Sugar are up against Kenya Harlequin in the other quarterfinal matches.
Impala, who retained Kabeberi title last season will now cool their heels in Challenge Trophy quarterfinals where they meet Strathmore.
Sunday’s draw
- Homeboyz v Blakblad
- Kabras v Harlequins
- Mwamba v Nakuru
- KCB v Machine
