Blak Blad coach Wakhonye Allan has unveiled his squad to face Strathmore Leos in the first quarter-finals of the 40th edition of Impala Floodlit at 2:30 pm.
The front-row pack is being led by Kidake Brian at the hooker position. He will be assisted by Wafula Dessaily and Collins Obure to hold the scrum.
Blak Blad captains
Captain Steve Odhiambo will be donning the number 5 jersey and he will be partnering with Dennis Odhiambo who has the vice captain’s role.
![Strathmore's Brunson Madigu in action against Blak Blad. Phto Courtesy/Denis Acre-Half.](https://scrummage.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/221539305_10223152206806677_4796762365854222297_n-900x600.jpg)
Strathmore’s Brunson Madigu in action against Blak Blad. Phto Courtesy/Denis Acre-Half.
In the open side flank, Mwanika Lowell is the one given the mandate he will be operating together with the veteran Blad back row Obat Kuke at the blind side flank. Donning the number 8 jersey is Randy Wamah.
Benjamin Rugar has been tasked with ensuring there is the flow of the ball at the scrum half position. Daniel Oyoo a recent addition to the team from Shama’s rugby is handed the fly-half position.
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Even though he made his debut in the Blad jersey during the national 7s circuit, he is looking forward to becoming a mainstay in the 15s team.
Winston Ayieko and Shuaib Wesonga have been tasked with the wings at 11 and 14 respectively. In midfield, Claude Kennedy one of loyal Blad’s servants will be the inside centre while Douglas Sifuna is the outside centre. Completing the team is Gathuu Kevin the full back.
![Blak Blad and Catholic Monks in a scrum contest .Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half](https://scrummage.co.ke/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/283801929_10224787846336643_2995020923275862255_n-e1655450081105-896x600.jpg)
Blak Blad and Catholic Monks in a scrum contest .Photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half
In the substitutes head coach Wakhonye has mainly named debutants to be his replacements. Oduor Givens is the hooker replacement with debutants Dillan Ouma and Olasa Salbatore.
Blak Blad squad
1.Wafula Dessailly
2.Kidake Brian
3.Collins Obure
4.Odhiambo dennis( *VC*)
5.Odhiambo Steve( *C*)
6.Mwanika lowell
7.Obat Kuke
8.Randy wamah
9.Benji Rugar
10.Oyoo Daniel ***
11.Winston Ayieko
12.Claude Kennedy
13.Douglas Wanyonyi
14.Shuaib Wesonga
15.Gathuuu Kevin
Replacements
16.Oduor Givens
17.Olasa Salbatore
18.Dillan Ouma **
19.Njiraini David
20.John Masinde **
21.Masese Derrick
22.Joshua Mwangi
23.Derrick Olela **
24.Mauriice Paul
Tech bench
1.HC ;Wakhonya Allan
2.ASST.C ;Polycarp Odhiambo
3.FORWARDS COACH ;Chris Rabut
4.PHYSIO ;Peninah Joseph
5.TM ;Sunlight Mulama
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