RUGBY AFRICA CUP

Kenya Simbas reveal squad to face Uganda Cranes in Rugby Africa Cup; Sabatia to start

Kenya Simbas players in a training session. PHOTO/Scrummage Africa

Kenya Simbas head coach Jerome Paarwater has named his matchday squad for the Rugby Africa Cup quarterfinal clash against Uganda Cranes, scheduled for Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole.

Flanker Patrick Sabatia is set to make his international debut, earning his first cap for the national team. He will start on the flank alongside Thomas Okeyo, with Bethuel Anami named at number eight.

Kenya Simbas locks

Captain George Nyambua will partner with Andycole Omolo in the second row, while the front row features regular starters Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Wilhite Mususi.

Samuel Asati will start at scrum-half, linking up with Barry Young at fly-half. In midfield, Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka form the centre pairing.

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The back three consists of Griffin Chao, Timothy Omela, and Jone Kubu, who will wear the number 15 jersey.

The bench includes debutants Vincent Mwikhali and David Bunduki, along with Teddy Akala, Edward Mwaura, Hibrarhim Ayoo, Obat Kuke, Brian Tanga, and John Okoth.

Kenya Simbas vs Uganda

  1. Ephraim Oduor
  2. Eugene Sifuna
  3. Wilhite Mususi
  4. George Nyambua (C)
  5. Andycole Omolo
  6. Thomas Okeyo
  7. Patrick Sabatia ★ (On Debut)
  8. Bethuel Anami
  9. Samuel Asati
  10. Barry Young
  11. Griffin Chao
  12. Walter Okoth
  13. Bryceson Adaka
  14. Timothy Omela
  15. Jone Kubu

IMPACT
16. Teddy Akala
17. Edward Mwaura
18. Vincent Mwikihali ★ (On Debut)
19. Hibrarhim Ayoo
20. David Bunduki* on Debut
21. Obat Kuke
22. Brian Tanga
23. John Okoth

TECH

  • Jerome Paarwater – Head Coach
  • Qondani Katywa – Assistant Coach
  • Jimmy Mnena – Team Manager
  • Stephen Mankone – Head Physio
  • Dr. James Ondiege – Tournament Doctor
  • Dr. Suji Awimbo – Team Doctor
  • Gerald Omondi – Physio
  • Joseph Guchu – Assistant TM

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