Uganda, April 26 -- Hippos' explosive start to their Uganda Rugby Premiership clash at Ruck Yard on Saturday briefly put Heathens and their travelling support on edge. Still, the Kyadondo giants responded in trademark fashion, powering to a 41-17 victory.

Heathens arrived in Jinja with mixed recent memories, one win and one loss in their last two visits but carried quiet confidence against a Hippos side battling both on and off the field.

In the build-up, the hosts had even notified the Uganda Rugby Union and Heathens of their inability to travel due to financial constraints.

With the regular season entering its decisive stretch and Heathens chasing ground in fifth, the visitors stepped in to cover costs and ensure the fixture went ahe...