Kabras RFC have named their Eric Shirley Shield squad set to face Menengai Oilers on Friday at noon at Nakuru ASK Grounds.
The squad, coached by Geoffrey Messo and Marlin Mukolwe, features Jibril Lugonzo, a Koyonzo High School alumnus, who has been entrusted with a starting role at hooker.
He will be joined in the front row by Darrel Oluoch and Geoffrey Shitambasi, who shifts to tighthead prop.
Andrew Wangila will face his former side, Oilers, as a second-rower, partnering with Ronald Wangila. The back row features former Kenya U20 back-rower Jackton Osoo alongside Clinton Litali and Biden Hayo.
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Collins Osore earns a start at scrum-half following an impressive performance off the bench last weekend in Nakuru. Samuel Omollo starts at fly-half, with Valerian Tendwa and Brian Kiptanui continuing their partnership in the midfield.
The back three consists of Humphrey Asirikwa, Bede Enonda, and Mike Lukusi at fullback. Kabras will be keen to avenge their regular-season loss to Oilers and secure a crucial victory.
Kabras RFC ESS squad
- Darrel Oluoch
- Jibril Lugonzo
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Andrew Wangila
- Ronald Wangila
- Jackton Osoo
- Clinton Litali
- Biden Hayo
- Collins Osore
- Samuel Omollo
- Humphrey Asirikwa
- Valerian Tendwa
- Brian Kiptanui
- Bede Enonda
- Michael Lukusi
- Ruben Amani
- Steve Oluoch
- Mike Mureithi
- Mike Okello
- Kassim Hamza
- Victor Wawire
- Roy Maruti
- Alvin Mutachi
