Kabras RFC have made five changes to their squad for the Kenya Cup encounter against Blak Blad, scheduled to take place at Kakamega Showground on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.
The front row sees a complete overhaul, with Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala, and Emmanuel Otieno making way for Ephrahim Oduor, Eugine Sifuna, and Asuman Mugerwa.
Kabras RFC 2nd row
The second row remains unchanged, with Hillary Odhiambo and Patrick Sabatia retaining their positions. George Nyambua returns to the back row, joining Collins Indeche, who continues to feature on the open side, and Jeanson Misoga, who takes up the number eight role. Gabriel Adero drops out of the starting squad.
In the backline, there is a single change. Samuel Omollo is replaced, with Jone Kubu moving to the fly-half role as Barry Robinson retains his spot at scrum-half.
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Walter Okoth is back at inside centre after coming off the bench in the previous game.
He will partner with Brian Mutua, who earns his second start of the season.
The back three comprises leading try-scorer Griffin Chao, who swaps wings with Alfred Orege, while Eric Cantona maintains his position at fullback.
Matthias Osimbo returns from a long-term injury that sidelined him for much of last season after an impressive start.
Kenya 7s duo William Mwanji and Brian Tanga have been named on the bench and are in line to make their first appearances of the season.
Kabras RFC squad for Blad match
- Ephrahim Oduor
- Eugine Sifuna
- Asuman Mugerwa
- Hillary Odhiambo
- Patrick Sabatia
- George Nyambua
- Collins Indeche
- Jeanson Misoga
- Barry Young
- Jone Kubu
- Griffin Chao
- Walter Okoth
- Brian Mutua
- Alfred Orege
- Erick Cantona
- Teddy Akala
- Edward Mwaura
- Emmanuel Otieno
- William Mwanji
- Gabriel Adero
- Brian Tanga
- Jackson Sketta
- Matthias Osimbo
Second List:
- Steve Oluoch
- Geoffrey Shitambasi
- Mike Murithi
- Clinton Litali
- Joseph Shem
- Jackton Osoo
- Andrew Wangila
- Biden Hayo
- Roy Maruti
- Samuel Omollo
- Humphrey Asiligwa
- Hillary Salano
- Alvin Mutachi
- Brian Kiptanui
- Michael Lukusi
- Jibril Lugonzo
- Darrel Oluoch
- Kassim Hamza
- Fredrick Wangila
- Reuben Amani
- Victor Wawire
- Bede Enonda
- Valerian Tendwa
