Kenya U20 Head Coach Simon Jawichre has named his squad for the seventh-place play-off match against Hong Kong set for Wednesday at 1:45 pm at Hive Stadium.
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Wicklife Ogutu, Bramwel Anekea, Darrell Oluoch stay in the front row after starting together against USA.
Kenya U20 2nd row
The first change is in the second row where Eugine Etale partners with Andycole Omollo as Clein Okumbi steps out.
Kenya U20 rugby vs USA. PHOTO/World Rugby
Omollo’s place in the back row has been taken up by Nathan Tsindoli while captain Edmond Omondi and Iddo Kuta have retained their slots in in the back row.
Patrick Wainaina and Philip Okeyo stay at scrum-half and fly-half respectively. After an impressive start against USA, Elvis Otete shifts to the right wing while Eugene Ojiambo starts on the left side in the absence of Alvin Khavoli.
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In the absence of Michael Wamalwa, Daniel Kipchirchir comes in to partner with James Olela in the midfield. Jackson Siketa is at full-back.
Kenya U20 rUGBY (Chipu) centre Michael Wamalwa in action. PHOTO/World Rugby
The bench has Brian Shile, Geylord Ngasi, Ian Nyandusi, Hafidh Mohammed, Eddy Otieno, Willy Tino, Benadict Muiruri and Dennis Ndayala.
Kenya will be eyeing the maiden win.
Kenya U20 Squad
1. Wycliffe Ogutu
2. Bramwel Mate
3. Darell Oluoch
4. Eugene Etale
5. Andycole Omollo
6. Edmond Omondi (C)
7. Nathan Tsindoli
8. Iddo Kuta
9. Patrick Wainaina
10. Philip Okeyo
11. Eugene Ojiambo
12. Daniel Kipchirchir
13. James Olela
14. Elvis Otete
15. Jackson Siketi
Replacements:
16. Brian Shile
17. Geylord Ngasi
18. Ian Nyandusi
19. Hafidh Mohammed
20. Eddy Otieno
21. Willy Tino
22. Benadict Muiruri
23. Dennis Ndayala
