Kabras RFC have named their Eric Shirley Shield side for the playoff encounter against Blak Blad at Nakuru ASK Grounds on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.
Eric Cantona will take on full-back duties, with Mike Lukusi shifting to the right wing and Humphrey Asiligwa occupying the left.
Kabras RFC centres
The center positions feature Valerian Tendwa and Brian Kiptoo, who makes his first start in the midfield after an impressive run as a top finisher in the ESS.
Roy Maruti will steer the game from scrum-half, partnering with fly-half Samuel Omollo. The back row consists of Biden Hayo, Clinton Litali, and Jackton Osoo as flankers.
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In the second row, Shem Joseph pairs up with Mike Okello, while Darrel Oluoch and Steve Olouch start as props. Captain Geoffrey Shitambasi takes his place as the hooker.
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The bench includes Collins Osore at scrum-half, alongside Victor Wawire and Alvin Mutachi, offering additional firepower for Kabras RFC.
Kabras RFC ESS squad
1. Steve Oluoch
2. Geoffrey Shitambasi
3. Darrel Oluoch
4. Shem Joseph
5. Mike Okello
6. Jacktone Osoo
7. Clinton Litali
8. Biden Hayo
9. Roy Maruti
10. Samuel Omollo
11. Humphrey Asiligwa
12. Valerian Tendwa
13. Brian Kiptoo
14. Mike Lukusi
15. Eric Cantona
16. Jibril Lugonzo
17. Hamza Kassim
18. Mike Mureithi
19. Andrew Wangila
20. Reuben Amani
21. Collins Osore
22. Victor Wawire
23. Alvin Mutachi
