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KCB Rugby name ESS squad for semis against Kabras

KCB Rugby Austin Sikutwa goes for a try. PHOTO/Tabby Nashipae

KCB Rugby have named their Eric Shirley Shield side set to face Kabras II in a clash scheduled for 12:00 p.m. at the Den.

James Ochieng will captain the side from the front row. In the forwards, Winston Macharia and Zeddy Ikokhoro pair up in the second row, while the back row features Joseph Wanjala, John Bax Oduor, and Mike Odhiambo, providing a strong balance of physicality and mobility.

Jenkins Kipruto starts at scrum-half, linking up with Levy Amunga at fly-half in a halfback pairing tasked with controlling the tempo of the game.

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Out wide, Dominic Sande and Kevin Sikutwa occupy the wings, with Lionel Ajeliti slotting in at fullback. Tyson Maina and Austin Sikutwa form the midfield partnership.

KCB have also named a solid bench, with the likes of Chelsea Otieno, Dennis Waithaka, and Hafidh Mohamed expected to provide impact, alongside Bramwell Kilwake, Nelson Mwaki, Kevin Ochieng, Ian Oduor, and Melvin Mweresa.

KCB Rugby Club

ESS Starting XV
vs Kabras II | 12PM, The Den

  1. Patrick Ouko
  2. James Ochieng (C)
  3. Nelson Nyandat
  4. Winston Macharia
  5. Zeddy Ikokhoro
  6. Joseph Wanjala
  7. John Bax Oduor
  8. Mike Odhiambo
  9. Jenkins Kipruto
  10. Levy Amunga
  11. Dominic Sande
  12. Tyson Maina
  13. Austin Sikutwa
  14. Kevin Sikutwa
  15. Lionel Ajeliti

Subs:
Chelsea Otieno, Dennis Waithaka, Hafidh Mohamed, Bramwell Kilwake, Nelson Mwaki, Kevin Ochieng, Ian Oduor, Melvin Mweresa

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