Nakuru RFC will take on Menengai oilers in the Nakuru Derby on Saturday at ASK Nakuru Showground, also known as the refinery.
The coaches Javan Ateh and Donald Aluoch have made some changes to the squad that started against KCB last weekend, making tactical adjustments across most positions.
In the front row, Caleb Malemo and Emmanuel Mboya retain their starting positions at loosehead and hooker, while Bradford Khalumi continues at tighthead. In the second row, Enock obae partners Felix Okoth who captains the side.
The back row sees Ike Amaya, Josphat Njunye, and Edwin Anunda continue to start, maintaining the combination that proved effective against KCB.
At scrum-half, Bonface Machariacomes while at fly-half, Josephat Karanja comes in to replace Joel Mboya having started at nine last weekend
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The centres feature Kevin Kioko and Bonventure Opande. The back three Habakuk Ouma, James Thiongo with Javan Otieno slotting in at fullback.
on the bench, Nakuru has a mix of experience and young talent, including Jamleck Karani, Newton Okeyo, Edwins Makori, Wilson Makete, Derrick Sore, Victor Matiko, Fredrick odongo, and Gilbert Ochieng, ready to make an impact as the derby unfolds.
Nakuru RFC have now suffered three consecutive losses in the derby and will be keen to change the results.
Nakuru RFC squad for Nakuru Derby
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Caleb Malemo
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Emmanuel Mboya
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Bradford Khalumi
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Felix Okoth
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Enock Obae
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Ike Amaya
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Josphat Njunye
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Edwin Anunda
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Boniface Macharia
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Josphat Karanja
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Habbakuk Ouma
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Kevin Kioko
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Bonventure Opande
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James Thiongo
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Javan Otieno
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Jamleck Karani
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Newton Okeyo
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Edwins Makori
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Wilson Makete
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Derrick Sore
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Victor Matiko
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Fredrick Odongo
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Gilbert Ochieng
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
