Mombasa RFC head coach Anthony Ndegwa has announced his 23-man squad for the Mombasa Derby against TUM Marines at Khamis Secondary School Grounds.
In the front row, Yassin Mohammed, Amos Lunalo, and Luke Omotto will wear jerseys 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The second row features Okello Lazaro and Tommy Happy in jerseys 4 and 5, while Martin Lewa and Newton Malenya take up the flanker positions.
Benjamin Erukan completes the forwards as the eighth man.
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The half-back pairing sees Chege Kelvin at scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Joseph Kimondio to control the tempo of the game.
In the back three, Obiero Charles will start on the blindside wing, Munga Hillary on the openside wing, and Flavian Munyoki at fullback.
Mombasa RFC will be looking to put on a strong performance in this local showdown.
TUM Marines vs Mombasa Rugby
Starting XV
1. Yassin Mohammed
2. Amos lunalo
3. Luke Omotto
4. Okello Lazaro
5. Tommy Happy
6. Martin Lewa
7. Newton Malenya
8. Benjamin Erukan
9. Chege Kelvin
10. Joseph Kimondio
11. Obiero Charles
12. Mulusa Ezra
13. Mumbo Ezra
14. Munga Hillary
15. Flavian Munyoki
Replacement
16. Obuyu Elias
17. Karani Alvin
18. Konate Wycliff
19. Charles onyango
20. Amayo Collins
21. Omondi Fredrick
22. Kim Kuloba
23. Hillary Meshack
