Kabras RFC have unveiled their squad for the upcoming match against Strathmore Leos at Strathmore Grounds in Madaraka on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
Jone Kubu will be absent from the match following the recent loss of his father and uncle, who were laid to rest in Fiji on Thursday. In his place, Barry Robinson will make his first start of the season at fly-half.
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Roy Maruti continues in his role at scrum-half for the fourth consecutive start of the season, while Walter Okoth also retains his position for the same number of starts.
Kabras RFC players at Dala 7s. PHOTO/Brian Mwenje
Last season’s top try scorer, Derrick Ashihundu, will start for the first time this season at outside centre, having missed the opening three matches due to his Rugby 10s Championship commitments with Serengeti Elephants in the USA.
Eric Cantona returns to the starting lineup at full-back after missing the previous match against Kisumu RFC. He will partner with Alfred Orege on the open side, alongside the season’s leading scorer Griffin Chao, who has scored eight tries.
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In the absence of Jeanson Misoga, Gabriel Adero will start at number eight, making a return to a venue he once called home.
He will partner with the in-form Collins Indeche, while George Nyambua is named on the blind side after missing the Kisumu match.
The second row partnership consists Patrick Lumumba and Hillary Odhiambo.
In the front row, Emmanuel Otieno, Eugine Sifuna, and Ephrahim Oduor will continue their roles.
Kenyan quartet after winning Rugby 10 Championship with Serengeti Elephants. PHOTO/Derrick Ashihundu
Former Kenya U20 forward Jacktone Osoo will make his first appearance of the season, having missed the opening matches due to Rugby 10s Championship duties in the USA.
Additionally, new signing Samuel Omollo, who joined from Catholic Monks, is set to feature in the Eric Shirley Shield.
Kabras RFC squad
- Emmanuel Otieno
- Eugine Sifuna
- Ephrahim Oduor
- Patrick Sabatia
- Hillary Odhiambo
- George Nyambua
- Collins Indeche
- Gabriel Adero
- Roy Maruti
- Barry Young
- Griffins Chao
- Walter Okoth
- Derrick Ashiundu
- Alfred Orege
- Eric Cantona
- Teddy Akala
- Asuman Mugerwa
- Jackton Osoo
- Clinton Litali
- Biden Hayo
- Collins Osore
- Hillary Salano
- Humprey Asiligwa
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- Steve Oluoch
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Darrel Ogot
- Andrew Wangila
- Joseph Shem
- Jackton Osoo
- Fredrick Wangila
- Biden Hayo
- Collins Osore
- Samuel Omollo
- Humprey Asiligwa
- Hillary Salano
- Alvin Mutachi
- Brian Kiptanui
- Bede Enonda
- Joseph Lugonzo
- Amani Reuben
- Mike Murithi
- Michael Lukusi
- Edmond Angaya
- Victor Wawire
- Abell Junior
- Roykean Chisutia
