After two appearances off the bench, Willy Tino and Philip Okeyo are handed their first starts as Kenya U20 -Chipu prepare to face hosts Zimbabwe in the Rugby Africa Barthes U20 Trophy title decider at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday 28 April 2024.
Tino slots into the backrow in place of team captain Edmond Omondi who is ruled out of Sunday’s clash through injury.
Utility back Okeyo starts at inside center with Michael Wamalwa shifted to outside center.
Daniel Kipchirchir, who has started the first two matches in midfield starts on the right wing, replacing the injured Alvin Khavoli.
Eddy Otieno and Elvis Otieno could potentially make their first appearances of the tournament after being named on the bench.
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Commenting ahead of Sunday’s game, Head Coach Simon Jawichre said, ” When we landed in Harare the rough edges were still substantial. We are now much improved having grown each day and as ready as can be for The Junior Sables. The spirits in camp are solid, and we need the encouragement from our compatriots being that Harare Sports Club will be a hostile hunting ground. We’re done with the Captains run, and happy with our preparations.”
KENYA U20 RUGBY (CHIPU) SQUAD
1.Darrel Olouch, 2.Bramwel Anekea, 3.Wycliffe Ogutu, 4.Eugene Etale, 5.Clein Okumbi, 6.Willy Tino, 7. Andycole Omolo 8.Iddo Kuta, 9. Patrick Wainana, 10.Jackson Siketi, 11. Daniel Kipchirchir, 12. Philip Okeyo 13. Daniel Kipchirchir, 14.Brian Kiptanui, 15.James Olela
Replacement: Brian Shile, Geylord Ngasi, Ian Nyandusi, Nathan Tsindoli, Eddy Otieno, Benadict Muiruri, Faran Juma, Philip OKeyo
