KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni has unveiled his 23-man squad set to face Kenya Harlequin in the Eric Shirley Shield semi-finals.
The team will be led by captain Peter Waitere, who will feature at number eight, anchoring the forward pack.
Waitere will be joined in the back row by flankers Obungu Owade and Reagan Juma. Meanwhile, Winston Macharia and Brian Munyali will pair up in the second row to provide strength in the engine room.
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In the front row, Thomas Okidia starts at loosehead prop, Wilfred Waswa takes the hooker role, and Nelson Nyandat will line up at tighthead prop.
The half-back pairing sees Ishmael Gorio controlling the tempo at scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Elvis Namusasi to steer the attack.
In the midfield, Levy Amunga starts at inside center, forming a dynamic partnership with Dominic Sande at outside center.
The back three will be led by fullback Lionel Ajeliti, who will command the defense, William Opaka will take charge on the openside wing and Michael Kimwele start on the blindside wing.
KCB vs Quins
Starting XV
1. Thomas Okidia
2. Wilfred Waswa
3. Nelson Nyandat
4. Brian Munyali
5. Winston Macharia
6. Reagan Juma
7. Obungu Owade
8. Peter Waitere (Captain)
9. Ishmael Gorio
10. Elvis Namusasi
11. Michael Kimwele
12. Levy Amunga
13. Dominic Sande
14. William Opaka
15. Lionel Ajeliti
Bomb Squad
16. James Ochieng
17. Jack Adero
18. Derrick Juma
19. Zedrick Ikhokoro
20. Horus Alela
21. Davis Nyaundi
22. Smith Muhoja
23. Bramwell Kilwake
