Kisii RFC head coach Lee Arstone has named his charges that will be out seeking a slot in the quarters over the weekend as they play Stallions in the Nationwide round of 16.
This is the first time since their relegation that the club is back in this stage. A win will be crucial for them as they will be remaining with only two games to book their slot in the championship where they were last in 2020.
Kisii RFC back line
There are some changes in the back line as Lee has made some reshuffles in his team.
Valentine Odoyo comes in at scrumhalf from his usual fly half replacing Ramadhan Mohammed who drops to the bench. Carlos Magara gets the nod to start at fly-half with Walter Aiko maintaining the full-back spot.
In midfield, the partnership of Clifford Nyabwari and Carillary Namare continues as inside and outside centers respectively. On the wings, Frank Mulesi maintains the left wing and Abiud Kiyondi gets his first start on the right wing.
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The front row has captain Samson Mapesa as the hooker and Lucas Yogo and Emmanuel Amecha being the loose and tight head props.
The second row has the pairing of Eugene Omondi and Francis Barasa. Sean Calvin is the blind side flanker with Evans Makori being on the open side. Bob Onchong’a also gets his first start of the season at the number eight position.
Kisii RFC squad
1. Lucas Yogo
2. Samson Mapesa (C)
3. Emmanuel Amecha
4. Eugene Omondi
5. Frank Baraza
6. Sean Calvin
7. Evans Makori (VC)
8. Bob Onchong’a
9. Valentine Odoyo
10. Carlos Magara
11. Francis Mulesi
12. Clifford Nyabwari
13. Carillary Namare
14. Abiud Kiyondi
15. Walter Aiko
Replacements.
16. Dancan Bosire
17. Ahmed Ismail
18. Collins Mokaya
19. Victor Gichana
20. Brian Murefu
21. Ramadhan Mohammed
22. Meshack Ryan
23. Edwin Omari
