KCB Rugby Club have unveiled a strong matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup fixture against MMUST Rugby Club.
The bankers have gone with a front row of Nick Okullo, Fidel Maina and Wilhite Mususi as they look to dominate the set piece early. Emmanuel Silungi and former MMUST lock Andycole Omollo pair up in the second row, providing physicality and lineout presence.
KCB Rugby backrow
In the back row, Winston Macharia, Elvis Olukusi and Sheldon Kahi are tasked with bringing energy at the breakdown and control around the park.
At scrum-half, Emmanuel Opondo links up with fly-half Brian Wahinya. Out wide, William Opaka and Mike Wekesa start on the wings, with Eugene Omondi partnering skipper Bob Muhati in midfield. Levy Amunga slots in at fullback to complete the starting XV. Muhati captains the side from inside centre.
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On the bench, Wilfred Waswa, Patrick Ouko and Eric Miheso provide front-row cover, while former MMUST forward Churchill Otieno who makes his first Kenya Cup appearance for KCB against his former and Felix Ojow add depth in the forwards.
Ishmael Gorio, Richard Liva and Elvis Namusasi offer backline options.
With momentum crucial at this stage of the competition, KCB will be keen to assert their dominance and maintain pressure on their Kenya Cup rivals.
KCB Rugby Club
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Nick Okullo
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Fidel Maina
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Wilhite Mususi
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Emmanuel Silungi
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Andycole Omollo
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Winston Macharia
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Elvis Olukusi
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Sheldon Kahi
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Emmanuel Opondo
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Brian Wahinya
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William Opaka
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Bob Muhati (C)
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Eugene Omondi
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Mike Wekesa
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Levy Amunga
Subs:
Wilfred Waswa, Patrick Ouko, Eric Miheso, Churchill Otieno, Felix Ojow, Ishmael Gorio, Richard Liva, Elvis Namusasi
