Buffaloes have confirmed their squad for the Rugby Super Series third place playoff match against Rhinos, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at RFUEA Grounds.
Coach Max Adaka has made no change in the tight five, with Eugene Sifuna, Edward Mwaura, Hillary Mwaura, Hillary Odhiambo and Clinton Litali retaining their places in the front row and second row for the second consecutive game.
Collins Indeche returns to the starting lineup, while George Nyambua retains his position as captain and starts on the blindside flank, with Jeanson Misoga staying at number eight. Dan Angwech will play as scrum-half, and Barry Robinson continues at fly-half.
In the midfield, Patrick Kluivert from Catholic Monks has been handed a start alongside Hillary Salano, who has been a consistent in squad in the Series alongside Litali, Mwaura and Mwanjilwa.
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The back three features Humphrey Asiligwa, Western Bulls’ Daniel Kipchirchir, and Kenya U20 teammate Jackson Siketa.
Buffaloes aim to secure a double over Rhinos, who have been boosted by the return of Head Coach Paul Murunga from international duty.
Buffaloes squad
1. Edward Mwaura
2. Eugene Sifuna
3. Hillary Mwanjilwa
4. Hillary Odhiambo
5. Clinton Litali
6. George Nyambua (c)
7. Collins Indeche
8. Jeanson Misoga
9. Dan Ang’wech
10. Barry Robinson
11. Humphrey Asiligwa
12. Patrick Kluivert
13. Hillary Salano
14. Daniel Kipchirchir
15. Jackson Siketa
Replacements:
16. Geoffrey Shitambasi
17. Emmanuel Otieno
18. Darrell Oluoch
19. Biden Hayo
20. Gabriel Adero
21. Collins Osore
22. Eric Cantona
23. Samuel Omollo
