Impala RFC head coach Louis Kisia has named his squad for the Impala Floodlit semi-final against Nondies, set for Saturday evening at Impala Club.
The squad will see Trevor Opondo and Meshack Andale making their first starts, while former Kenya Harlequin back David Ambunya and versatile Shaddy Munoko, with experience at Mean Machine, KCB, and Heathens, will be waiting for their first appearances off the bench.
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Opondo, previously with Daystar, is set to start at number eight, supported by flankers Victor Imela and Henry Rabach. In the second row, co-captain Tyson Okoth partners with Leon Onduso.
Impala RFC in action against JKUAT. PHOTO/Impala Rugby/Facebook
The front row consists of Brian Ochieng, Jeremy Wire, and Brian Koskei. David Nyangige moves into the scrum-half role, while Andale, who played for Boks last weekend, starts at fly-half.
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Andrew Matoka retains his spot on the left wing, with Timothy Makiya on the open side wing, and Quinto Ongo as the fullback. Israel Soi and Derrick Kinyaru pair up in the midfield.
QUINTO ONGO ATTEMPTS A CONVERSION IN A PAST ACTION AGAINST STRATHMORE. PHOTO COURTESY/IMPALA SARACENS
Former Kenya 7s star Samuel Oliech is set to make his return from the bench, which also includes Joshua Matasi, Warren Akaranga, Milton Omondi, Edwin Gatungo, and Patrick Muli.
Impala RFC Squad
- Brian Ochieng
- Jeremy Wire
- Brian Koskei
- Tyson Okoth (CC)
- Leon Onduso
- Henry Rabach
- Victor Imela
- Trevor Opondo*
- David Nyangige
- Meshack Andale*
- Andrew Matoka
- Israel Soi
- Derrick Kinyari
- Timothy Makiya (CC)
- Quinto Ongo
Replacements
16. Joshua Matasi
17. Warren Akaranga
18. Milton Omondi
19. Edwin Gatungo
20. Shadrack Munoko*
21. Patrick Muli
22. David Ambunya*
23. Samuel Oliech
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