KCB Rugby have named their Starting XV for the Kenya Cup clash against Menengai Oilers, with the technical bench making seven changes from their previous lineup as they head to Nakuru ASK Grounds.
In the front row, there is continuity as Nick Okullo starts at loosehead, Fidel Maina retains the hooker role, and Wilhite Mususi continues at tighthead.
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In the second row, John Aswani returns to the starting lineup, replacing Emmanuel Silungi, and partners Andycole Omollo at lock.
The back row sees Kenya 7s skipper George Ooro return to the openside flank, coming in for Winston Macharia, who drops to the bench. Elvis Olukusi maintains his role, while Sheldon Kahi continues at number eight to anchor the pack.
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At scrum-half, Kenya 7s co-captain Samuel Asati is back in the starting XV, replacing Emmanuel Opondo, who shifts to the bench. Brian Wahinya retains control at fly-half, ensuring continuity in game management.
Out wide, Kenya 7s centre Festus Shiasi comes into the starting team on the wing, replacing Mike Wekesa. William Opaka shifts back to right wing position after featuring in a different role previously.
At outside centre, Richel Wangila returns to the lineup in place of Eugene Omondi, while Isaac Njoroge reclaims the fullback jersey, replacing Levy Amunga.
Captain Bob Muhati continues to marshal the midfield from inside centre.
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1 Nick Okullo
2 Fidel Maina
3 Wilhite Mususi
4 John Aswani
5 Andycole Omollo
6 Elvis Olukusi
7 George Ooro
8 Sheldon Kahi
9 Samuel Asati
10 Brian Wahinya
11 Festus Shiasi
12 Bob Muhati (C)
13 Richel Wangila
14 William Opaka
15 Isaac Njoroge
Subs
Wilfred Waswa
Thomas Okidia
Eric Miheso
Winston Macharia
Churchill Otieno
Emmanuel Opondo
Eugene Omondi
Stephen Osumba
