Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater has named his squads that will face South Africa and Tygerberg RFC in two fixtures scheduled for 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm respectively.
The squad that featured in the final half against the Junior Boks gets another opportunity to face South African opposition.
In the front row, Edward Mwaura, Griffin Musila, and Melvin Thairu retain their starting positions, while Emmanuel Silungi and Brian Juma pair up once again in the second row.
David Bunduki, who has been in South Africa with the Griffons, earns a starting berth on the blindside flank, with Elvis Olukusi slotting in at openside. Collins Indeche maintains his role at number eight.
Sam Onsomu starts at scrum-half, partnering with fly-half Brian Wahinya once again. On the wings, Beldad Ogeta and John Okoth have been selected, while the midfield combination of Samuel Ovwamu and Tyson Maina remains intact. Brian Tanga continues at fullback.
The replacements for this match include Vincent Mwikhali, Teddy Akala, Elkeans Musonye, and Derrick Ashihundu.
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For the second match set for 5:00 pm, the Simbas squad will feature Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Wilhite Mususi in the front row. Hibrahim Ayoo and Andycole Omolo will operate in the second row.
In the back row, George Nyambua, Patrick Sabatia, and Obat Kuke have been named as the loose forwards.
Samuel Asati will link up with Barry Young at scrum-half and fly-half respectively. The centre pairing comprises Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka.
Griffin Chao and Derrick Ashihundu will feature on the wings, with Timothy Omela starting at fullback.
Bethuel Anami is back after missing the first two matches.
Kenya Simbas Simbas vs Junior Boks –
14th June 2025
Kick Off – 12:00PM EAT
Starting XV:
- Edward Mwaura
- Griffin Musila
- Melvin Thairu
- Brian Juma
- Emanuel Silungi
- David Bunduki
- Elvis Olukusi
- Collins Indeche
- Samson Onsomu
- Brian Wahinya
- Beldad Ogeta
- Samuel Ovwamu
- Tyson Mania
- John Okoth
- Brian Tanga
Reserves:
- Vincent Mwikhali
- Teddy Akala
- Elkeans Musonye
- Derick Ashihundu
Simbas Training Match vs Tygerberg RFC – 14th June 2025
kick Off – 5:00PM EAT
Starting XV:
- Ephraim Oduor
- Eugene Sifuna
- Wilhite Mususi
- Hibrahim Ayoo
- Andycole Omolo
- George Nyambua
- Patrick Sabatia
- Obat Kuke
- Samuel Asati
- Barry Young
- Griffin Chao
- Walter Okoth
- Bryceson Adaka
- Derrick Ashihundu
- Timothy Omela
Reserves:
- Bethuel Anami
