KCB Rugby have made five changes to their squad ahead of their Impala Floodlit fifth-place playoff match against Kenya Harlequin, scheduled for 4:40 PM at the Impala Club.
In the second row, Kenya Simbas youngster Andycole Omolo replaces Emmanuel Silungi and will partner John Aswani, who earns his second start for the bankers.
KCB Rugby backrow unchanged
The back row remains unchanged, with Elvis Olukusi, George Ooro, and captain Felix Ojoo retaining their places. The front row trio of Patrick Ouko, Fidel Maina, and Eric Miheso is also maintained.
In the backs, Samuel Asati continues at scrum-half, while Stephen Osumba steps in at fly-half to replace Brian Wahinya. Michael Kimwele moves into the inside centre position, shifting Vincent Onyala to outside centre as Tyson Maina drops out of the squad.
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After impressing in the shorter format of the game, Floyd Wabwire, who starred in last year’s fifth-place semifinal against Strathmore Leos, earns a start on the left wing.
His inclusion sees Festus Shiasi switch to the right wing. With William Opaka and Elvis Namusasi unavailable, Davis Nyaundi returns to the starting lineup at fullback.
KCB will be looking to bounce back strongly after their semifinal loss to Menengai Oilers.
KCB squad Starting XV
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Patrick Ouko
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Fidel Maina
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Eric Miheso
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Andycole Omollo
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John Aswani
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Elvis Olukusi
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George Ooro
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Felix Ojoo (C)
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Samuel Asati
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Stephen Osumba
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Floyd Wabwire
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Michael Kimwele
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Vincent Onyala (C)
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Festus Shiasi
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Davis Nyaundi
Replacements
16. Mike Oduor*
17. Wilhite Mususi
18. Dennis Waitiha
19. Winstone Macharia
20. Bram Kilwake
21. Jenkins Kipruto
22. Brian Wahinya
23. William Opaka
