Nakuru RFC have named the squad that will be battling it out with Kenya Cup champions Kabras RFC in a match slated for Nakuru Athletics Club.
Caleb Malemo and Eric Nyangoya are the props with Emmanuel Mboya being the hooker. The second row will have the pairing of Philip Kwame and Barry Opondo.
The back row will consist of former Kabras RFC lock Thomas Simiyu and Felix Okoth as blind and open-side flankers. The number eight is co-captain and experienced Edwins Makori.
Boniface Macharia and Cyprian Ombaso will be forming the pairing at half-backs as scrum half and fly half.
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In midfield, Graham Shimon and Philip Okeyo as inside and outside centres respectively. The wings have Gilbert Ochieng’ on the left wing and Brian Wekhola coming in on the right wing. The full back is Fidel Wekesa.
Nakuru will be eyeing their maiden win over Kabras at Nakuru Athletics Club.They have loss the last eight meeting against Kabras RFC.
Nakuru RFC squad
- Caleb Malemo
- Emmanuel Mboya
- Erick Nyangoya
- Philip Kwame
- Barry Opondo
- Thomas Simiyu
- Felix Okoth
- Edwins Makori (CC)
- Boniface Macharia
- Cyprian Ombaso
- Gilbert Ochieng
- Graham Shimon
- Philip Okeyo
- Brian Wekhola
- Fidel Wekesa
Replacements
- Edwin Anunda
- Brian Kimani
- John Mbugua
- Wilson Makete
- Enock Obae
- Fredrick Odongo
- Victor Matiko
- Calistas Wanjala
ESS Nakuru vs Kabras
Starting XV
- Abidan Kazi
- Edwin Donnel
- Erickson Kiai
- Godwill Wakhisi
- Donbosco Ouma
- Josphat Njuge (CC)
- Ike Amaya
- Derrick Sore
- James Macharia
- Habbakuk Ouma
- Ian Kipkazi
- Kevin Jomo (CC)
- Norman Amuhaya
- Reagan Waswa
- Tangus
Replacements
- Ignatius Gichure
- Sharrif Abbas
- Brian Junior
- Moses Okendo
- Enos Wekhulo
- Cyprian Ndugu
- Richard Omare
- Chwa Sangurat
