KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni has unveiled his Kenya Cup and ESS Squad to play Strathmore Leos in the Jerry Olola Cup at the KCB Sports Club in Ruaraka.
The named Kenya Cup squad will be under the captaincy of youngster forward Andy Cole Omolo.
KCB Rugby starting Squad
The pack side will see Erick Miheso, Fidel Maina and Wilhite Mususi donning jersey numbers 1, 2 and 3 respectively in the front row as Emmanuel Silungi and Andy Cole Omolo strap their ears in the second row.
Elvis Olukusi and Felix Ojow will form a pact as they start as flankers with Steve Wamai closing it in as the eighth man.
The backline will see Michael Wanjala and Emmanuel Opondo taking charge of the play in the half back positions as scrumhalf and fly-half respectively.
The midfield will see Bob Muhati and Tyson Maina donning jersey numbers 12 and 13 respectively playing as inside and outside centers.
The back three roles will comfortably be filled by Austine Sikutwa who will maintain his role as the blind side winger, Isaac Njoroge in the open side wing and Lionel Ajeliti will control the defence structure as the fullback.
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In the Eric Shirley Shield squad, three debutants are set to make their appearance for the KCB Cubs against Strathmore Leos II.
ESS squad
Reagan Juma, Felix Makokha and Obungu Owade are set to make their debut in the pack side as the whole of the second row is changed and one flanker.
The named squad will will be under the captaincy of flanker Peter Waitere who will play alonside Owade and the eighth man Rocky Aguko.
The front row will have Jack Adero as the outside prop, Horus Alela as the hooker and Derrick Juma as the inside prop with Derrick Juma and Reagan Juma covering the second row.
The field of play will be under Ishmael Gorio and Muhoya Mathenge who will don as half backs.
The midfield will have Levy Amunga and Eugene Omondi as inside and outside centers respectively with the back three roles being endowed to Michael Kimwele as the blindside winger, Michael Wamalwa as the openside winger and Davis Nyaundi as the fullback.
KCB rugby Squad
Starting XV
1. Erick Miheso
2. Fidel Maina
3. Wilhite Mususi
4. Emmanuel Silungi
5. Andy Cole Omolo – C
6. Elvis Olukusi
7. Felix Ojow
8. Steve Wamai
9. Michael Wanjala
10. Emmanuel Opondo
11. Austine Sikutwa
12. Bob Muhati
13. Tyson Maina
14. Isaac Njoroge
15. Lionel Ajeliti
Bomb Squad
16. Wilfred Waswa
17. Nick Okullo
18. Patrick Ouko
19. Davis Chenge
20. Ian Omoke
21. Manasseh Oduor
22. Brian Wahinya
23. Jacob Ojee
ESS Squad
Starting XV
1. Jack Adero
2. Horus Alela
3. Derrick Juma
4. Reagan Juma**
5. Felix Makokha**
6. Obungu Owade**
7. Peter Waitere – C
8. Rocky Aguko
9. Ishmael Gorio
10. Muhoya Mathenge
11. Michael Kimwele
12. Levy Amunga
13. Eugene Omondi
14. Michael Wamalwa
15. Davis Nyaundi
Bomb squad
16. James Onhieng
17. Dennis Waithaka
18. Thomas Okidia
19. Brian Klunyan
20. Laban Kipsang
21. Winston Macharia
22. Elphas Aciunga
23. Bramwel Kilwake
