Kenya Simbas head coach has made 12 changes to his starting line-up ahead of their Rugby Africa Cup third-place playoff match against Namibia set for Nelson Mandela Stadium in Uganda on Sunday.
Captain George Nyambua has dropped to the bench but is scheduled to join the likes of Joel Ng’ang’a and Darwin Mukidza in the list of Simbas with 40 caps if he steps on the pitch.
Kenya Simbas back row
Nyambua’s place has been taken by Clinton Odhiambo, who will start as the left flanker, while Obat Kuke has been handed his first-ever Simbas start on the right flank.
Kenya Simbas captain George Nyambua and Uganda’s Ivan Magomu and Zambia’s captain Photo/Uganda Rugby Union
Elkeans Musonye comes in at number 8, replacing Jeanson Misoga. Thomas Okeyo has shifted to the second row from the back row. He will partner with Malcolm Onsandi, who will captain the side.
The front row is entirely changed with Edward Mwaura, Griffin Musila, and Wilhite Mususi coming in. Eugene Sifuna, Ephraim Oduor, and Hillary Mwanjilwa have dropped to the bench.
Michael Wanjala and Abutwalib Wesonga come in at halfback, with Sam Onsomu dropping to the bench and Barry Robinson moving to fullback.
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Beldad Ogeta is on the right wing, while Alfred Orege is on the open side. Derrick Ashihundu is benched, and Timothy Omela is out of the squad.
Kenya Simbas prepare for a scrum against EP Elephants. Photo Courtesy/ KRU
Bryceson Adaka retains his place in the midfield, with Pau Mutsami coming in place of Walter Okoth. This is a repeat of the match where Kenya Simbas lost 36-0.
Kenya Simbas squad
1. Edward Mwaura (Kabras Sugar RFC) 2. Griffin Musila(KCB RC) 3. Wilhite Mususi(KCB RC) 4. Thomas Okeyo(Griffons RFC) 5. Malcolm Onsando – C (Timisoara RC) 6. Clinton Odhiambo(Menengai Oilers) 7. Obat Kuke *(KU Blak Blad) 8. Elkeans Musonye(Menengai Oilers) 9. Michael Wanjala (KCB RC) 10. Abutwalib Wesonga(Menengai Oilers) 11. Alfred Orege (Kabras Sugar RFC) 12. Paul Mutsami(Kenya Harlequin RC) 13. Bryceson Adaka(Kabras Sugar RFC) 14. Beldad Ogeta(Menengai Oilers) 15. Barry Robinson – VC (Kabras Sugar RFC)
16. Eugene Sifuna(Kabras Sugar RFC) 17. Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar RFC) 18. Hillary Mwanjilwa(Kabras Sugar RFC) 19. Ibrahim Ayoo(Menengai Oilers) 20. Hilary Odhiambo(Kabras Sugar RFC) 21. George Nyambua(Kabras Sugar RFC) 22. Samson Onsomu(Menengai Oilers) 23. Derrick Ashihundu (Kabras Sugar RFC)
