Lion’s head coach Oliver Mang’eni has named his squad that will play against Cheetahs in RUgby Super Series final at RFUEA grounds on Saturday 25th May as from 4.00PM
Benjamin Rugar has been tasked with a full back role and will be joining Derrick Wechuli on the left wing and Mike Wamalwa on the right side.
Lions midfield pairing
In the midfield, Bob Muhati starts at inside centre where he will partner with Charles Tendwa.
Emmanuel Opondo is tasked with scrum-half role while Levi Amunga will play at fly-half.
Nicholas Okullo is the loose head prop with Wilhite Mususi starting as the tight head prop. Givens Oduor joins them as the hooker.
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The second row has Emmanuel Silungi and Andy Cole Omolo while Eliakim Kichoi on the open side and Manasseh Oduor on the blind side are the flankers joined eighthman Obat Kuke
The Lions will be keen to avenge the league phase 18-16 loss to Cheetahs in Nakuru two weeks ago.
Lions Rugby Super Series final squad
1. Nicholas Okullo
2. Givens Oduor
3. Wilhite Mususi
4. Emmanuel Silungi
5. Andy Cole Omolo
6. Manasseh Oduor
7. Eliakim Kichoi
8. Obat Kuke (CC)
9. Emmanuel Opondo
10. Levi Amunga (CC)
11. Derrick Wechuli
12. Bob Muhati
13. Charles Tendwa
14. Mike Wamalwa
15. Benjamin Rugar
Replacements
16. Griffin Musila
17. Oscar Simiyu
18. Patrick Ouko
19. Elvis Olukusi
20. Collins Kabayo
21. Felix Ojoi
22. Elvis Namusasi
23. Davis Masinga
