Kenya U20 Rugby (Chipu) Head Coach Simon Jawichre has made four changes and several positional switches ahead of the match slated for Hive Stadium on Friday at 4:30 p.m.
The first positional switch sees Darrell Olouch move to tight head, with Wicklife Ogutu and Bramwel Anekea replacing Brian Shile and Geylord Ngasi in the front row.
Kenya U20 unchanged locks
In the second row, Eugine Etale and Clein Okumbi are retained, while Nathan Tsindoli paves the way for the return of skipper Edmond Omondi.
Kenya U20 rugby (Chipu) backrower AndyCole Omollo. PHOTO/World Rugby
Andycole Omolo, who captained the side last weekend, retains his place in the back row alongside Iddo Kuta.
Patrick Wainaina at scrum-half has been paired with Philip Okeyo, who shifts from midfield to fly-half. Samuel Otete starts on the left wing in place of Brian Kiptanui, who is out of the 23-man squad.
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Michael Wamalwa has moved to inside centre, while James Olela has come in at outside centre, shifting from fullback.
Alvin Khavoli stays on the right wing as James Olela shifts from fly-half to fullback.
Kenya U20 rUGBY (Chipu) centre Michael Wamalwa in action. PHOTO/World Rugby
The bench includes Brian Shile, Geylord Ngasi, Ian Nyandusi, Eddy Otieno, Nathan Tsindoli, Benadict Muiruri, Daniel Bett, and Eugene Ojiambo.
Kenya U20 have lost their openers and will be keen to pick first win against USA who keen to complete a clean sweep and qualify for the final.
1. Wicklife Ogutu
2. Bramwel Anekea
3. Darrell Oluoch
4. Eugine Etale
5. Clein Okumbi
6. Edmond Omondi
7. Andycole Omolo
8. Iddo Kuta
9. Patrick Wainaina
10. Philip Okeyo
11. Samuel Otete
12. Michael Wamalwa
13. James Olela
14. Alvin Khavoli
15. Jackson Siketa
16.Brian Shile
17. Geylord Ngasi
18. Ian Nyandusi
19. Eddy Otieno
20. Nathan Tsindoli
21. Benadict Muiruri
22. Daniel Bett
23. Eugene Ojiambo
