Kabras RFC head coach Carlos Kaytwa has implemented seven changes to the starting 15 ahead of the upcoming match against Nondies at Impala Club on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
This decision sees the return of Kenya 7s trio and Uganda Cranes duo to the match-day squad for the first start this season.
Kabras RFC front row changed
The entire front row has been revamped, sidelining Emmanuel Otieno, Teddy Akala, and Hillary Mwanjilwa. Uganda International Asuman Mugerwa is introduced to the starting squad, joining forces with Ephraim Oduor and Eugene Sifuna.
Derrick Ashihundu in a past Kabras RFC match. PHOTO/Cmony Images
Ugandan International Eliphaz Emong takes over from Andrew Wangila, forming a partnership with Hillary Odhiambo.
Kenya 7s forward William Mwanji is set to make his debut for the Sugarmen. He replaces Jeanson Musoga, who sustained an injury last weekend. Mwanji assumes the blindside flanker role, with George Nyambua moving to the open side. Reinhard Mwalati earns his second start, now playing at number eight.
Brian Tanga takes the place of Dan Angwech, and Barry Robinson at fly-half steps in for Jone Kubu, who is unavailable after being stretchered off in the previous match.
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With Walter Okoth absent, Bryceson Adaka shifts to the inside centre, while Derrick Ashihundu earns a start in the midfield at outside centre.
Lamec Ambetsa takes Ashihundu’s position on the blind side, and Mathias Osimbo remains on the right side. Ntabeni Dukisa retains his role as fullback for the second consecutive game.
Kabras RFC’s Eugene Sifuna races past Mwamba defence. photo Courtesy/Denis Acre-half.
Kenyan International Kevin Wekesa is included on the bench, alongside former MMUST winger Griffin Chao and youngster Collins Osore, who are poised for their debut cameos.
Kabras has historically dominated this fixture against Nondies, winning nine out of the last 10 meetings. Seeking to maintain their position at the top, they aim for another triumph against Nondies.
Kabras RFC full squad
- Ephraim Oduor
- Eugene Sifuna
- Asuman Mugerwa
- Hillary Odhiambo
- Eliphas Emong
- William Mwanji*
- George Nyambua
- Reinhard Mwalati
- Brian Tanga
- Barry Robinson
- Lamec Ambetsa
- Bryceson Adaka
- Derrick Ashihundu
- Mathias Osimbo
- Ntabeni Dukisa
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Emmanuel Otieno
- David Bunduki
- Kelvin Wekesa
- Collins Indeche
- Dan Angwech
- Griffins Chao*
- Collins Osore*
ESS
- Steve Oluoch
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Fredrick Yoga
- Andrew Wangila
- Thomas Simiyu
- Patrick Lumumba
- Jacktone Osoo
- Biden Hayo
- Collins Osore
- Eric Cantona
- Humphrey Asiligwa
- Walter Okoth
- Alvin Mutachi
- Paul Abuto
- James Olela
- Fortune Aturo
- Brevia Bukenya
- Darrel Oluoch
- Clinton Litali
- Fredrick Pwoka
- Victor Otieno
- Duncan Abuyeka
- Bede Enonda
