Nakuru RFC Head Coach Simon Wariuki has made changes to his squad ahead of their Kenya Harlequin clash scheduled for this weekend at the Nakuru Athletic Club.
The adjusted lineup will see Felix Okoth and Bonveture Opondo earning their first starts of the season.
The front row remains unchanged, with John Mbugua, Emmanuel Mboya, and Eric Kiai retaining their roles at loosehead prop, hooker, and tighthead prop, respectively.
In the second row, Dan Githanga and Thomas Simiyu maintain their positions, donning the number 4 and 5 jerseys.
Felix Okoth, who came off the bench against Blak Blad last weekend, is set to make his first start of the season. He will partner with Caleb Malemo, who continues as flanker.
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Barry Opondo will also make his first start, stepping in as the eighth man to replace Derrick Sore, who will feature for the ESS side.
Boniface Masharia is another notable inclusion, earning his first start of the season at scrum-half. He will pair up with fly-half Bonventure Opande to direct play.
In the back three, Paul Lusesi replaces Habakuk Ouma on the blindside wing, while Javan Otieno shifts to fullback in place of Roy Nandwa, who moves to the bench. Brian Wekhola takes up the open side wing position.
The midfield sees Philip Okeyo making his first start of the season alongside Victor Matiko, adding a fresh dynamic to the center pairing.
Nakuru RFC vs Kenya Harlequin
STARTING XV
1. John Mbugua
2. Emmanuel Mboya
3. Erick Kiai
4. Dan Githanga
5. Thomas Simiyu
6. Felix Okoth
7. Caleb Malemo
8. Barry Opondo
9. Boniface Masharia
10. Bonventure Opande
11. Paul Lusesi
12. Victor Matiko
13. Paul Lusesi
14. Brian Wekhola
15. Javan Otieno
BOMB SQUAD
16. Jamleck Karani
17. Ezekiel Waitere
18. Wilfred Ochieng
19. Moses Okendo
20. Edwins Makori
21. Gilbert Ochieng
22. Roy Nandwa
23. Habakuk Ouma
TECHNICAL TEAM
Simon Wariuki – Hc
Donald Aluoch – Snc
Joseph Maina – Tm
