KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni has named his side that will be facing off with newbies South Coast Pirates as they welcome them at the Den on Saturday 3pm.
Mang’eni who was a former player will be seeking to redeem the bankers as they kick off their campaign.
KCB Rugby start
KCB raided Menengai Oilers some of their players and they have been handed starts. Eric Miheso starts at the tight head prop getting his first Kenya Cup start for the Bankers.
He will be joined by Nick Okullo at loose head prop with Fidel Maina as the hooker.
In the second row, Kenyan under 20 Andy Cole Omollo will be pairing Davis Chenge.
At the back row we will see Elvis Olukusi come in at blind side flank with Manasseh Oduor at open side flank. The number eight of the day will be Steve Wamai.
Brian Wahinya comes in at the scrumhalf fresh from national duty pairing with Emmanuel Opondo at fly half for the first time in Kenya Cup.
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In the midfield, Bob Muhati will pair with Chipus midfielder Michael Wamalwa as inside and outside center respectively.
Captain Jacob Ojee will be leading the lions in his first-ever match as captain as the left winger with William Opaka coming in at the right wing.
Isaac Njoroge is the full back who replaces their long serving full back Darwin Mukidza who took up coaching role.
KCB Rugby squad.
1. Nick Okullo
2. Fidel Maina
3. Eric Miheso*
4. Andy Cole Omollo
5. Davis Chenge
6. Elvis Olukusi
7. Manasseh Oduor
8. Steve Wamai
9. Brian Wahinya
10. Emmanuel Opondo
11. Jacob Ojee (C)
12. Bob Muhati
13. Michael Wamalwa
14. William Opaka
15. Isaac Njoroge
Replacements
16. Wilfred Waswa
17. Patrick Ouko
18. Wilhite Mususi
19. Emmanuel Silungi
20. Felix Ojow
21. Austin Sikutwa
22. Lionel Ajeliti
23. Tyson Maina*
