Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Katywa has made one change ahead of the Kenya Cup final against KCB Rugby at Kakamega Showground.
With Jone Kubu, Derrick Ashihundu, and Mathias Osimbo ruled out for the season, the coach faces limited backline options, leading to an seven-one bench split.
Kabras RFC forward
Emmanuel Otieno, Eugene Sifuna, and Asuman Mugerwa will anchor the front row after their impressive performance in the semi-final win against Nondies.
The second row remains unchanged, with David Bunduki partnering with the experienced Brian Juma.
Kabras players in a a past match. Photo Courtesy/ Adolwa Miliza for Kabras
In the back row, captain George Nyambua, making his ninth Kenya Cup final appearance, will be joined by Kevin Wekesa and Gabriel Adero who will be featuring in his first final.
Brian Tanga retains his position at scrum-half, with Barry Robinson set to continue filling in as fly-half in the absence of Kubu.
Griffin Chao’s absence from the matchday squad sees the return of the Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka midfield partnership, with Adaka fully recovered from injury.
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Alfred Orege retains his spot on the right wing, while Lamec Ambetsa moves to the left wing, and Ntabeni Dukisa shifts from midfield to fullback.
The bench sees the return of Jeanson Misoga after he was injured in their 14-10 win over KCB. William Mwanji, and Brian Mutua, who missed the win due to National Team commitments are also back.
Kabras players in a past clash. Photo Courtesy/ Kabras media
Mutua, with seven tries despite limited starts since joining in January, is the lone back on the bench. Patrick Lumumba, Teddy Akala, Edward Mwaura, Ephraim Oduor, and Hillary Odhiambo provide additional strength off the bench.
Kabras aim to achieve a three-peat this season, joining the ranks of esteemed teams who have accomplished the feat.
Kabras RFC Kenya Cup final squad
- Emmanuel Otieno
- Eugene Sifuna
- Asuman Mugerwa
- David Bunduki
- Brian Juma
- George Nyambua
- Kelvin Wekesa
- Gabriel Adero
- Brian Tanga
- Barry Robinson
- Lamec Ambetsa
- Walter Okoth
- Bryceson Adaka
- Alfred Orege
- Ntabeni Dukisa
- Teddy Akala
- Edward Mwaura
- Ephraim Oduor
- Hillary Odhiambo
- William Mwanji
- Patrick Lumumba
- Jeanson Misoga
- Brian Mutua
