KCB head coach Oliver Mang’eni has made eight adjustments to his squad for Kisumu RFC date as he prepares to field his first ESS side.
Following the changes, Erick Miheso will start on the bench alongside Michael Wamalwa as Steve Wamai, Brian Wahinya, Jacob Ojee, William Opaka and Davis Chenge miss out.
Kenya Cup lineup
The named squad will be under the captaincy of Peter Waitere who will gear as the eighth man replacing Steve Wamai and is set to play alongside Manasseh Oduor and Elvis Olukusi who will play as flankers.
The second row will have Andycole Omolo and Emmanuel Silungi partnering as Nick Okullo and Maintain role as the outside prop with Fidel Maina being replaced by Wilfred Waswa as hooker and Erick Miheso by Wilhite Mususi as the inside prop.
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The back line will see Lionel Ajeliti coming in as fullback in the place of Isaac Njoroge who will shift to open-side wing replacing William Opaka while Austin Sikutwa starts at the blindside wing replacing Jacob Ojee.
Changes in the midfield will see Tyson Maina replacing Michael Wamalwa who will start in the bench and Bob Muhati maintaining his role as the inside centre.
ESS named squad
The ESS side will see four debutants Obungu Owade, Reagan Juma, Felix Makokha and Ian Omoke starting in the field as Rocky Aguko takes charge of the squad as captain.
The cubs will also receive the boost of Isaac Njoroge Tyson Maina, Michael Wamalwa, Levy Amunga and Davis Chenge.
KCB rugby squad
Starting XV
1. Nick Okullo
2. Wilfred Waswa
3. Wilhite Mususi
4. Emmanuel Silungi
5. Andycole Omolo
6. Elvis Olukusi
7. Manasseh Oduor
8. Peter Waitere – C
9. Emmanuel Opondo
10. Elvis Namusasi
11. Austin Sikutwa
12. Bob Muhati
13. Tyson Maina
14. Isaac Njoroge
15. Lionel Ajeliti
Bomb Squad
16. Griffins Musila
17. Patrick Ouko
18. Erick Miheso
19. Brian Munyali
20. Felix Ojow
21. Davis Nyaundi
22. Levy Amunga
23. Machael Wamalwa
Eric Shirley Shield
Starting XV
1. Jack Adero
2. Fidel Maina
3. Derrick Juma
4. Obungu Owade **
5. Reagan Juma **
6. Felix Makokha **
7. Ian Omoke **
8. Rocky Aguko – C
9. Ishmael Gorio
10. Muhoya Mathenge
11. Bramwel Kilwake
12. Elphas Adunga
13. Michael Wamalwa
14. Michael Kimwele
15. Levy Amunga
Bomb Squad
16. Horus Alela
17. Dennis Waithaka
18. Thomas Okidia
19. Zedrick Ikhokoro
20. Davis Chenge
21. Davis Nyau
22. Isaac Njoroge
23. Tyson Maina
**Debutant
