The knockout stage of the Great Rift 10s is set, with quarterfinal clashes lined up in both the Cup and Challenge Trophy brackets as teams battle for silverware.
In the Challenge Trophy, Machakos Rift Valley Poly will face Egerton RFC in one of the standout ties, with both sides eager to build momentum after mixed pool performances. Nakuru RFC II take on Stallions RFC in another evenly matched contest, while Ravens RFC will go head-to-head with Cooperative University in what promises to be a physical encounter.
The Cup quarterfinals headline the day, with top sides locking horns for a place in the last four. Menengai Oilers face Kabarak University in a clash that pits experience against youthful energy, while Kabras RFC take on Multimedia.
KCA University will battle CUEA University in an all-varsity showdown, with pride and progression on the line. Meanwhile, Nakuru RFC face Strathmore University in what is expected to be one of the most competitive ties of the round.
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The knockout pathway is clearly defined, with winners from the Challenge Trophy quarterfinals advancing to the semi-finals where the victor of Machakos Rift Valley Poly vs Egerton RFC will meet the winner of Nakuru RFC II vs Stallions RFC. On the other side of the bracket, the winner of Ravens RFC vs Cooperative University will await the outcome of the fourth quarterfinal pairing.
Teams that fall short in the Challenge Trophy quarters will still have something to play for, dropping into placement semi-finals as they fight for improved rankings.
In the Cup competition, the stakes are even higher. Winners from the quarterfinals will progress to the semi-finals, with the path to the final set to intensify as the tournament reaches its business end. Teams that lose at the quarterfinal stage will move into the 5th place semi-finals, ensuring every match carries significance.
Great Rift 10s
quarter finals
Machakos Rift Valley Poly vs Egerton RFC
Nakuru RFC II vs Stallions RFC
Ravens RFC vs Coop Uni
Menengai Oilers vs Kabarak Uni
Kabras RFC vs Multimedia
KCA Uni vs CUEA Uni
Nakuru RFC vs Strathmore Uni
challenge trophy semi finals
Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2
Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3
challenge trophy placement semis
Loser QF1 vs Loser QF2
Loser QF4 vs Loser QF3
cup semi finals
Winner QF1 vs Winner QF2
Winner QF4 vs Winner QF3
5th place semi finals
Loser Cup QF1 vs Loser Cup QF2
Loser Cup QF4 vs Loser Cup QF3
13th place final
Winner placement SF1 vs Winner placement SF2
challenge trophy final
Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2
5th place final
Winner 5th SF1 vs Winner 5th SF2
cup bronze final
Loser Cup SF1 vs Loser Cup SF2
cup final
Winner Cup SF1 vs Winner Cup SF2
