Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Kaytwa continues with his squad rotation and has recalled 10 senior players to play Mwamba RFC at Kakamega Showground at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday.
The first change sees new signing Edward Mwaura pave the way for Ephraim Oduor who joins Emmanuel Otieno and Eugene Sifuna in the front row.
Kabras RFC second-row
The second row is unchanged with David Bunduki and Brian Juma being retained for the second year in a row.
There are two changes where eighth man Jeanson Misoga and skipper George Nyambua return to form the back row alongside Patrick Lumumba who started last weekend.
Kabras RFC players warm up ahead of Kenya Cup. PHOTO/Adolwa Miliza
In the absence of Barry Robinson and Dan Angwech, Kabras have recalled Brian Tanga who returns after winning the Challenger Series opener in Dubai last weekend.
He will partner with South African fly-half Ntabeni Dukisa who returns to the starting line-up after missing out last weekend. He is back at 10 after also starting the first three matches at fullback.
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Mathias Osimbo keeps his role in the squad but will play on the left wing. Bryceson Adaka and Derrick Ashihundu are back in the squad and will form the midfield partnership.
Alfred Orege is back on the starting squad for his first start of the season. Lamec Ambetsa with six tries alongside Nyambua and Ashihundu starts at number full back for the second game.
Teddy Akala, Asuman Mugerwa, William Muhanji and Mwaura are part of the bench. Eric Cantona who starred on his debut is also on the bench alongside new signing Brian Mutua, youngsters Jacktone Osoo and Collins Osore.
Kabras RFC starting squad
1.Emmanuel Otieno, 2.Eugene Sifuna, 3. Ephraim Oduor, 4. David Bunduki 5.Brian Juma 6.Patrick Lumumba 7.George Nyambua 8.Jeanson Misoga, 9.Brian Tanga 10.Ntabeni Dukisa 11.Mathias Osimbo, 12.Bryceson Adaka 13 Derrick Ashihundu 14.Alfred Orege 15.Lameck Ambetsa
16.Teddy Akala, 17.Edward Mwaura 18.Asuman Mugerwa 19. William Mwanji, 20. Jacktone Osoo 21. Collins Osore 22.Eric Cantona, 23.Brian Mutua
