After coming on from the bench in their game against Nondies, Kenyatta’s University Blak Blad captain Obat Kuke gets to start at the blind side flank against Menengai Oilers at Nakuru ASK Showground.
Blak Blad under Benard Rotich will be seeking to come back to their winning ways and secure a slot in the play offs later on in April.
At front row Austin Adero will be pairing with Brian Kidake in loose and tight head props respectively with Amayi Asena being the hooker. In the second row, Rodgers Okoth comes in for Steve Biko. He will be forming the partnership with Henry Juma.
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Lowell Mwanika comes in at the blind side flank with captain Obat Kuke being the open side flanker. The number eight will be Bryson Ogamba.
Derrick Masese maintains his slot as the scrumhalf partnering with Daniel Oyoo who is the fly-half. A new pairing will also be seen in midfield with Douglas Okumu being the inside centre pairing with Kelvin Gathuu who shifts from fullback.
Huku Khwesa will be right winger with Shuaib Wesonga occupying the left wing. Benjamin Rugar gets a nod at fullback.
Blak Blad VS OILERS
1. Austin Adero
2. Amayi Asena
3. Brian Kidake
4. Okoth Rodgers
5. Henry Juma
6. Lowell Mwanika
7. Kuke Obat
8. Bryson Ogamba
9. Derrick Masese
10. Daniel Oyoo
11. Shuaib Wesonga
12. Douglas Okumu
13. Kelvin Gathuu
14. Huku khwesa
15. Benjamin Rugar
16. Brian Shile
17. Collins Obure
18. Jerry Okoth
19. Dennis Opiyo
20. Ian Obukwa
21. Randy Wamah
22. David Singa
23. Elvis Otete
ESS VS OILERS
1. Lawrence Buluma
2. Givens(C)
3. Jeremiah Weru
4. David njiraini
5. Argwings Shikuku
6. peter Musyoki
7. Jowi Barret
8. Chris Opiyo
9. Victor Wakhungila
10. Oduor Enock
11. Samwel Washiali
12. Gabriel Otete
13. Ronny Manyasi
14. George Ambale
15. Ayieko Winston (VC)
16. Morris Mutugi
17. Arthur Nyakundi
18. Ayieko
19. Okenye Raymond
20. Makini Masiza
21. Mark Gachau
22. Adrian Khwesa
23. Don Derrick
