Cheetahs Head Coach Lawrence Buyachi has made seven changes for the Rugby Super Series final against Lions at RFUEA Grounds.
Francis Atiti and Desterious Ifedha return to the front row as props, replacing Kevin Kiget and Brian Onyango, while Emmanuel Mbota will continue as hooker.
Cheetahs pack changes
Tyson Okoth has been retained and will partner with Clinton Odhiambo as Barry Opondo drops out.
In the back row, Nakuru RFC duo Felix Okoth and co-captain Amos Obae make their fourth consecutive starts as Elkeans Musonye returns to replace Nelson Tengeye.
Experienced Sam Onsomu has come in for youngster James Muthoni at scrum-half, and Tyson Maina forms a midfield partnership with Kenya U20’s Philip Okeyo, replacing Javan Okwaro.
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Alvin Khavoli’s place has been taken up by Beldad Ogeta, Dennis Abukuse starts on the right side, and Samuel Mwaura continues at fullback.
Cheetahs will be keen to complete a double over Lions, having beaten them in Nakuru a fortnight ago.
Cheetahs Rugby Super Series squad
1. Francis Atiti
2. Emmanuel Mboya
3. Desterious Ifedha
4. Tyson Okoth
5. Clinton Juma
6. Amos Obae (CC)
7. Felix Odhiambo
8. Elkeans Musonye
9. Samson Onsomu
10. Abutwalib Wesonga
11. Beldad Ogeta
12. Tyson Maina
13. Philip Okeyo
14. Denis Abukuse
15. Quinto Ongo (CC)
Replacements:
16. Reuben Njoroge
17. Kevin Kiget
18. Brian Ochieng
19. Ibrahim Ayoo
20. Nelson Makokha
21. James Macharia
22. Timothy Okwemba
23. Sam Mwaura
