Impala RFC have named their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup clash against Nondescripts RFC as they look to secure a crucial result in the closing stages of the regular season.
The Gazelles will be captained by lock Tyson Okoth, who leads the side from the second row alongside Leon Onduso. The front row features Warren Akaranga at loosehead prop, Onesmus Kinyanjui at hooker and Milton Omondi at tighthead prop.
In the back row, Victor Imela starts on the blindside flank with Bonface Ogot on the openside while Billy Arigi anchors the scrum at number eight.
EDITOR’S PICKS:
- List of rugby prospects from high school
- Colman Were keen to redefine Kenyan rugby’s physical edge
- Follow Scrummage Africa on Facebook
- Collins Injera inducted into
The halfback pairing sees Samuel Muli start at scrum-half with Patrick Mutuku directing play from fly-half. Out wide, Derrick Kinyari and Sultan Mikael take up the wing positions while Quinto Ongo starts at fullback.
The midfield combination features Raynold Anduvate and Israel Soi. Impala have named Dalvin Mwangi, Michael Jayson and Wayne Akaranga as the front-row replacements on the bench, with Eric Kopondo and Gerald Onyango offering cover in the forwards. Keith Barasa, Kuria Karanja and Meshack Andale complete the impact bench for the backs.
Impala RFC squad
Starting XV
- Warren Akaranga
- Onesmus Kinyanjui
- Milton Omondi
- Leon Onduso
- Tyson Okoth (C)
- Victor Imela
- Bonface Ogot
- Billy Arigi
- Samuel Muli
- Patrick Mutuku
- Derrick Kinyari
- Raynold Anduvate
- Israel Soi
- Sultan Mikael
- Quinto Ongo
Impact
16. Dalvin Mwangi
17. Michael Jayson
18. Wayne Akaranga
19. Eric Kopondo
20. Gerald Onyango
21. Keith Barasa
22. Kuria Karanja
23. Meshack Andale
