Cheetahs head coach Lawrence Buyachi has named his squad for the Rugby Super Series match against Lions at Nakuru Athletics Club at 4:00 p.m.
The front row remains unchanged with Francis Atiti, Celestine Mboi, and Desterious Ifedha starting together. In the second row, Clinton Odhiambo and captain Ibrahim Ayoo continue their partnership.
Cheetahs backrow
Man of the Match from the previous game, Felix Okoth, retains his position as a flanker alongside Amos Obae. Samuel Were, the starting number eight from last week, is replaced by Elkeans Musonye.
In the backline, experienced scrum-half Samson Onsumu continues his role, with Tonny Oketch at fly-half.
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Chrispine Shitundo and Tyson Maina maintain their spots in the midfield. Kenya Under-20 winger Alvin Khavoli has been given a start on the open wing, while Quinto Ongo shifts to fullback. Beldad Ogeta retains his position on the left wing.
The bench includes Philip Okeyo, Samuel Macharia, and Impala’s Tyson Okoth, providing strong backup options.
The Cheetahs are aiming for back-to-back wins in the Rugby Super Series, building momentum after their previous success.
Cheetahs backrow
- Francis Orembe
- Celestine Mboi
- Desterious Makenzi
- Ibrahim Ayoo (c)
- Clinton Juma
- Amos Nyamanya
- Felix Odhiambo
- Elkeans Mukamiti
- Samson Onsomu
- Tonny Owino
- Beldad Ogeta
- Chrispine Shitundo
- Tyson Maina
- Alvin Khavoli
- Quinto Ongo
Replacements
16. Emmanuel Mboya
- Eric Miheso
- Brian Onyango
- Nelson Tengeye
- Tyson Okoth
- Nelson Tengeye
- Philip Otieno
- Samuel Macharia
