KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni has made five changes to his squad ahead of their clash against Blak Blad in the Thika Road Derby with the match scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 p.m. at the Kenyatta University Grounds.
The front row remains unchanged, with former Blak Blad prop Nick Okullo, hooker Griffin Musila, and Wilhite Mususi starting together once again.
KCB Rugby changes
In the absence of Andy Cole Omolo, the team has made positional adjustments. Elvis Olukusi moves from the back row to join Emmanuel Silungi in the second row. Meanwhile, Steve Wamai and Davis Chenge step into the back row to fill the void left by Olukusi and Rocky Aguko.
Michael Wanjala returns to the starting lineup at scrum-half, while Emmanuel Opondo shifts back to fly-half following Brian Wahinya’s move to the bench.
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In the midfield, Bob Muhati starts ahead of Elphas Adunga, with skipper Jacob Ojee moving from the wing to the midfield. Michael Wamalwa transitions to the left wing after starting in the midfield last weekend.
Elvis Namusasi returns to the starting squad, replacing Isaac Njoroge.
KCB Rugby, chasing their sixth consecutive win, will aim to overcome Blak Blad to strengthen their hold on the semi-final slots.
KCB Rugby squad
1. Nick Okullo 2. Griffin Musila 3. Wilhite Mususi 4. Emmanuel Silungi 5. Elvis Olukusi 6. Steve Wamai 7. Manasseh Oduor 8. Davis Chenge 9. Michael Wanjala 10. Emmanuel Opondo 11. Michael Wamalwa 12. Bob Muhati 13. Jacob Ojee -C 14. Austin Sikutwa 15. Elvis Namusasi
BOMB SQUAD .16. Fidel Maina 17. Patrick Ouko 18. Erick Miheso 19. Brian Munyali 20. Felix Ojow 21 Brian Wahinya 22. Levy Amunga 23. Elphas Adunga
ESS
1. Jack Adero 2. Wilfred Waswa 3. Dennis Waithaka 4. Winston Macharia 5. Derrick Juma 6. Peter Waitere- C 7. Felix Makokha 8. Rocky Aguko 9. Jenkins Kipruto 10. Smith Muhoya 11. Eugene Omondi 12. Bramwel Kilwake 13. Tyson Maina 14. Michael Kimwele 15. Davis Nyaundi
’16. James Ochieng 17. Thomas Okidia 4 18. Horns Alela 19. Zedrick lkhokoro 20. Reagan Juma 21. Ishmael Gorio 22. Lionel Ajeliti 23. Levy Amunga
