Nakuru RFC have announced their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup encounter with KCB Rugby at Nakuru Athletics Club on Saturday at 4:00 p.m..
Felix Okoth will lead the side as captain, supported by a mix of experience and promising talent. The forward pack features Caleb Malemo, Emanuel Mboya, and Bradford Khalumi up front, with Enock Obae and Okoth providing strength in the second row. Ike Amaya, Josphat Njunye, and Edwin Anunda complete a formidable back row.
The halfback pairing sees Josphat Karanja at scrum-half linking with Joel Mboya at fly-half, while the backline is rounded out by Javan Otieno, Kevin Kioko, Stephen Arunga, James Thiongo, and Bonventure Otieno at fullback.
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The replacements include Jamleck Karani, Newton Okeyo, Edwins Makori, debutant Bramwel Odida, Gilbert Ochieng, Boniface Macharia, debutant Amos Ouma, and Victor Matiko, giving the coaching team plenty of options to make an impact.
The technical team is led by forwards coach Javan Ateh and backs coach Donald Aluoch, with James Kelosio as SNC, Michael Wainaina as physio, and Joseph Maina as team manager.
Nakuru RFC squad
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Caleb Malemo
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Emanuel Mboya
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Bradford Khalumi
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Enock Obae
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Felix Okoth (C)
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Ike Amaya
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Josphat Njunye
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Edwin Anunda
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Josphat Karanja
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Joel Mboya
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Javan Otieno
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Kevin Kioko
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Stephen Arunga
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James Thiongo
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Bonventure Otieno
Replacements
16. Jamleck Karani
17. Newton Okeyo
18. Edwins Makori
19. Bramwel Odida*
20. Gilbert Ochieng
21. Boniface Macharia
22. Amos Ouma*
23. Victor Matiko
Technical Team
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Javan Ateh – Forwards Coach
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Donald Aluoch – Backs Coach
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James Kelosio – SNC
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Michael Wainaina – Physio
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Joseph Maina – Team Manager
