Kabras RFC have made 13 changes to the squad that will face MMUST Rugby in the Lake Victoria 15s final on Saturday at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium Kisumu at 10:00 am.
The front row is completely changed with Steve Oluoch dropping to the bench, Eugene Sifuna out with the National team and Darrell Ogot dropping to the bench.
Kabras RFC hand Adero start
The coaches have brought in newly signed Gabriel Adero from Strathmore Leos, and Mike Mare (Nakuru) to start as props while Gibson Perez is back as the hooker.
Kabras’ Paul Abuto in action against MMUST. Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.
Former Menengai Oilers lock Andrew Wangila comes in the second row to partner with David Bunduki while Clinton Litali has dropped to the bench. The back row is fully changed with Fortune Aturo, Jacton Osoo and Biden Hayo being replaced by Thomas Simiyu, Collins Indeche and Patrick Lumumba.
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Warren Kamadi and Eric Cantona have paved the way for Felix Bukhutse and Valerian Tendwa. Humprey Asiligwa replaced Isaiah Mulongo on the left wing, and Griffin Chao starts on the right side, being his 15s maiden start as he replaces Duncan Shighali.
Hillary Salano and Mathias Osimbo come in the midfield replacing Victor Otieno and Brian Kiptanui. Flavian Otiyo retains his slot as the fullback.
Kabras RFC players celebrate in in a past clash. Photo cOURTESY/Kabras RFC.
In the previous edition, Kabras narrowly triumphed over MMUST, securing a 17-13 victory at the Kakamega Showground and claiming the inaugural championship.
To reach this year’s final, Kabras displayed their dominance by defeating Sigalagala with a score of 43-12, earning their place in the 2023 Victoria Cup finals.
Kabras RFC squad
1. Gabriel Adero.
2. Gibson perez.
3. Mike Mare
4.Andrew Wangila.
5. David Bunduki.
6. Thomas Simiyu-Cc
7. Collins Indeche.
8. Patrick Lumumba.
9. Felix Bukhutse.
10. Valerian Tendwa.
11. Humphrey Asiligwa.
12. Hillary Salano.
13. Mathias Osimbo
14. Griffins Chao.
15. Flavian Otiyo.
16. Fortune Aturo.
17. Steve Oluoch.
18. Darrel Ogot.
19. Clinton Litali.
20. Biden hayo.
21. Victor Wafula. *
22. Eric Cantona.
23. Victor Otieno.
