Ugandans Clip Vultures' Wings

Monday, June 16, 2008

The national rugby team, the Vultures' hopes of qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup were dealt a severe blow after a heavy 27-10 defeat to visiting Uganda on Saturday.

The Ugandans have always been a problem to the Vultures and they clearly demonstrated their dominance from the onset.

Despite the visitors' tally, the game was not impressive as both sides lacked cohesion but experience counted for Uganda who have been in the A division for many years while the Vultures have only recently graduated from the B division.

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Ugandans Clip Vultures' Wings

The national rugby team, the Vultures' hopes of qualifying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup were dealt a severe blow after a heavy 27-10 defeat to visiting Uganda on Saturday.

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