Kenya Harlequin head coach Paul Murunga has made six changes to his squad ahead of the Kenya Cup clash against Nakuru RFC, scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Nakuru Athletics Club.
The highlight of the changes is the inclusion of Joshua Chisanga, marking his return to rugby after almost four years away from the game. Chisanga has been named among the reserves, indicating he will feature in the second half of the match.
Kenya Harlequin pack
In the front row, Jeff Kiragu replaces Adam Mugo and will partner with Mike Mugo and Mohammed Khaider, who retain their positions. In the second row, Bill Aboum comes in for Paul Matani and will pair up with Ben Onyango.
The back row sees Mathew Ouma replace Kenyan international Herman Humwa, while Charlton Mokua and captain Sheldon Kahi maintain their roles.
Luck Dewald returns to the starting lineup for the first time this season, replacing Patrick Wainaina, while Ervin Asena gets a nod ahead of Allan Odiyo at fly-half.
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In the backline, Wiseman Aganya will link up with Kenyan international Paul Mutsami at the centre. Dave Mwangi shifts to the left wing in place of the absent Leonald Fogang, while Charles Kinyanjui and Leeon Nyang retain their positions on the right wing and fullback, respectively.
kenya Harlequin Charles Kinyajui celebrates at Christie 7s. PHOTO/Tabby Nashipae
Kenya Harlequin come into the match on the back of a dominant 55-22 victory over Mwamba and will be aiming for back-to-back wins. Nakuru RFC, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back and return to winning ways.
Kenya Harlequin squad
1. Mike Mugo
2. Jeff Kiragu
3. Mohammed Khaider
4. Bill Abuom
5. Ben Onyango
6. Chalton Mokua
7. Mathew Ouma
8. Sheldon Kahi (C)
9. Lucky Dewald
10. Evin Asena
11. Dave Mwangi
12. Wiseman Aganya
13. Paul Mutsami (AC)
14. Charles Kinyanjui
15. Leeon Nyang
16. George Otieno
17. Charles Orwa
18. Abel Matanda
19. Joshua Chisanga
20. Albert Alela
21. Patrick Wainaina
22. Allan Odijo
23. Arnold Onzere
TECH
– Paul Murunga – Head Coach
– Patrice Agunda & Simon Odongo – Asst. Coaches
– Maggie Nyabila & Wayne Mungai – TM
– Kennedy Ochieng & Gerald Omondi – Physios
