a tour to uganda in october saw them leave an indelible mark with their trademark hard running, tackling and skills level in a country which was just beginning to pick the game after a lull of over 20 years. the visitor's led 13-7 at halftime before the hosts recovered to win 47-13 in the second-half. this was a 'test' versus uganda. putting it mildly, 1997 marked the turning point for kisumu rugby. they did not look back and kisumu became a fertile rugby nursery nurturing young players just out of school into mature club and national team material.