Kenya Simbas name squads for SWD Eagles training match

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Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater has unveiled the squad that will face South African side SWD Eagles in a training match scheduled for 5:30 p.m. EAT.

The first team features Edward Mwaura and Melvin Thairu in the front row as props, with Griffin Musila starting at hooker and captaining the side.

Kenya Simbas 1

Brian Juma and Emmanuel Silungi are set to partner in the second row, while Collins Indeche, Elvis Olukusi, and Obat Kuke complete the back row combination.

Scrum-half Samuel Onsomu, returning to the lineup after missing the UAE clash, will pair with fly-half Brian Wahinya in the halfback roles. The midfield partnership consists of Samuel Ovwamu and Tyson Maina, while Beldad Ogeta, John Okoth, and Brian Tanga form the back three.

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The second team, expected to feature in the second half, includes Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Wilhite Mususi in the front row. Hibrahim Ayoo and Andycole Omolo have been named as the locks.

Team captain George Nyambua anchors the back row alongside Patrick Sabatia and Elkeans Musonye. Samuel Asati will take charge at scrum-half with Barry Robinson starting at fly-half.

In the midfield, Walter Okoth partners with Bryceson Adaka, while the back three is made up of Griffin Chao, Derrick Ashihundu, and Timothy Omela.

This will be Simbas’ first training match in South Africa as part of their preparations ahead of upcoming international assignments.

Kenya Simbas squads

TEAM 1

1. Edward Mwaura

2. Griffin Musila (C)

3. Melvin Thairu

4. Brian Juma

5. Emanuel Silungi

6. Collins Indeche

7. Elvis Olukusi

8. Obat Kuke

9. Samson Onsomu

10. Brian Wahinya

11. Beldad Ogeta

12. Samuel Ovwamu

13. Tyson Mania

14. John Okoth

15. Brian Tanga

Reserve:

1. Vincent Mwikhali

Team 2

1. Ephraim Oduor

2. Eugene Sifuna

3. Wilhite Mususi

4. Hibrahim Ayoo

5. Andycole Omolo

6. George Nyambua (c)

7. Patrick Sabatia

8. Elkeans Musonye

9. Samuel Asati

10. Barry Young

11. Griffin Chao

12. Walter Okoth

13. Bryceson Adaka

14. Derrick Ashihundu

15. Timothy Omela

reserve:

1. Vincent Mwikhali