KCB Rugby head coach Oliver Mang’eni has made nine changes to his squad ahead of the Nakuru RFC match at KCB Sports Club on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Nick Okullo takes the starting spot at loosehead prop, with Jack Adero making way for him. He joins Griffin Musila and Wilhite Mususi, who retain their positions in the front row.
KCB Rugby back row
In the second row, AndyCole Omolo returns to partner with Emmanuel Silungi, while Davis Chenge moves to the bench.
There is a significant reshuffle in the back row, with Steve Wamai, Laban Kipsang, and Peter Waitere replaced by Elvis Olukusi, Manasseh Oduor, and Rocky Aguko.
Emmanuel Opondo shifts to scrum-half, and Brian Wahinya steps in at fly-half in the absence of Michael Wanjala.
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Bob Muhati drops to the bench, and Levy Amunga misses out, with Elphas Adunga and Michael Wamalwa filling the midfield positions.
Skipper Jacob Ojee retains his spot on the left wing, as does Austin Sikutwa on the right.
Isaac Njoroge replaces Elvis Namusasi at full-back, while Jenkins Kipruto is set to make his debut, joining the replacements after impressing in the Eric Shirley Shield last weekend.
KCB Rugby squad
1. Nick Okullo 2. Griffin Musila 3. Wilhite Mususi 4. Emmanuel Silungi 5. AndyCole Omolo 6. Elvis Olukusi 7. Manasseh Oduor 8. Rocky Aguko 9. Emmanuel Opondo 10. Brian Wahinya 11. Jacob Ojee- C 12. Elphas Adunga 13. Michael Wamalwa 14. Austin Sikutwa 15. Isaac Njoroge
16. Fidel Maina 17. Jack Adero 18. Erick Miheso 19. Davis Chenge 20. Steve Wamai 21. Jenkins Kipruto* 22. Davis Nyaundi 23. Bob Muhati
