As the Buffaloes gear up for the Rugby Super Series commencing this weekend, Head Coach Max Adaka has revealed the formidable squad, comprising 35 players hailing from Kabras RFC, MMUST, and Western Bulls.
Among the seasoned campaigners are Kenya Cup champions Hillary Mwanjilwa and Paul Abuto from Kabras RFC, alongside the illustrious 2024 Barthes Cup victors Darryl Oluoch, Jackson Siketa, James Olela, and Brian Kiptanui from Kabras RFC and Western Bulls’ Daniel Kipchirchir.
Buffaloes include MMUST, Kisumu
Adding depth and dynamism to the lineup, Coach Adaka has also included MMUST’s Javan Olando and Paywick Munoko, along with Kisumu RFC’s Collins Amonde, Christopher Otieno, Walter Ambe, and David Williams, who is with Kisumu on loan deal.
Rounding out the squad are notable talents such as Edward Mwaura, Eric Cantona, Collins Indeche, Biden Hayo, Griffin Chao, Dan Angwech, and Collins Osore.
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The Rugby Super Series 2024 promises high-octane action, with four men’s teams and two women’s teams set to compete.
The men’s teams – Buffaloes, Cheetahs, Lions, and Rhinos – will represent Kenya Cup Clubs, while the women’s teams – Eagles and Jaguars – will feature members of the National Lionesses’ squad.
Following the round-robin matches, the top two teams will advance to the final, with the remaining two vying for the last two positions at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi.
The women’s fixtures will be staged in Nairobi, with winners determined by the aggregate score over two games. Each matchday will unfold at a single venue, maximizing the thrill for players and fans alike.
Buffaloes Rugby Super Series squad
Forwards: Javan Olando, Collins Amonde, Christopher Otieno, Andrew Wangila, Clinton Litali, Thomas Simiyu, Collins Indeche, Biden Hayo, Geoffrey Shitambasi, Edward Mwaura, Hillary Mwanjilwa, Victor Otieno, Paywick Munoko, Gibson Perez, Darryl Oluoch
Backs: Walter Ambe, Eric Cantona, Brian Kiptanui, Darrell Brantana, Alvin Mutachi, Bede Enonda, James Olela, Roy Maruti, Griffin Chao, Paul Abuto, Dan Ang’wech, Collins Osore, Jackson Siketa
Reserves: Humphrey Asiligwa, David Williams, Fortune Aturo, Jacktone Omondi, Robert Murunga, Daniel Kipchirchir, Hillary Salano
Coach: Maxwell Adaka
RUGBY SUPER SERIES 2024
MAY 4 2024
KCB SPORTS CLUB, RUARAKA, NAIROBI
1:30 pm Lions v Rhinos
4pm Buffaloes v Cheetahs
MAY 11 2024
NAKURU ATHLETIC CLUB. NAKURU
2pm Lions v Cheetahs
4pm Buffaloes v Rhinos
MAY 18 2024
BULLRING, KAKAMEGA
2pm Lions v Cheetahs
4:00 pm Buffaloes v Rhinos
MAY 25 2024
RFUEA GROUNDS, NGONG RD, NAIROBI
12pm Jaguars v Eagles (w)
2pm Rank 3 v Rank 4
4pm Rank I v Rank 2
RUGBY SUPER SERIES 2024 – TEAMS
Teams
Men Buffaloes -Kakamega
Men Cheetahs -Nakuru
Men Lions- Nairobi
Men Rhinos- Nairobi
Women Eagles-
Nairobi
