After a disappointing match day one, Mwamba will be looking to bounce back as they host Nondies on Saturday at Impala Club as they seek to pick the first win.
Kenya 7s ace Daniel Taabu has been named in the squad that will be facing off against Nondies. Taabu will be starting from the bench.
Mwamba RFC starting squad
In the front row, Kevin Juma comes in for Joseph Gitoi who moves to the bench on the loosehead prop with Jonah Mbari on the tight head with Bruce Shihemi being the hooker.
The second row has Aldrine Andaje pairing with Ian Wamalwa. Captain Christopher Asira is the blind side flanker with Collins Odhiambo coming in on the open side flank and George Omolla being the number eight.
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Moses Keragori will be controlling the game’s tempo at scrumhalf pairing with Dennis Ndayala at fly-half. The back three has Joseph Odoyo on the left wing with Joel Inzuga getting the first start on the right wing and Eugene Ojiambo being the full-back.
The midfield has Ishmael Mokaya and Alexander Gachiri as inside and outside centers respectively.
Mwamba squad.
1. Kevin Juma
2. Bruce Shiemi
3. Jonah Mbari
4. Aldrine Andanje
5. Ian Wamalwa
6. Christopher Asira (CC)
7. Collins Odhiambo
8. George Omolla
9. Moses Keragori
10. Dennis Ndayala
11. Joseph Odoyo
12. Ishmael Mokaya
13. Alexander Gachiri
14. Joel Inzuga (CC)
15. Eugene Ojiambo
Replacements
16. Brian Kahura
17. Joseph Gitoi
18. Akwiri Oguna
19. Byron Webbo
20. Clinton Senerwa
21. Allan Gumbo
22. Laban Chege
23. Daniel Taabu.
ESS
1. Peter Chums
2. Peter Ochieng
3. Kelly Benedict
4. Ryan Ben
5. Wyatt Salamba
6. Aggrey Omariba
7. Peter Shahenza
8. Hussein Yahya (CC)
9. Martin Muteshi
10. David Adenya
11. Barack Ouma
12. Simon Buluku
13. Michael Owiti (CC)
14. Jonathan Knight
15. Chris Kenyan
Replacements.
16. Quinton Plimo
17. Amos Akoya
18. Kelly Omari
19. Paul Muga
20. Jonathan Bravo
21. Martin Oyugi
22. Paul Tatti
23. Lewis Rema
