Kenya Harlequin have announced their matchday squad that will take on KCB Rugby in the Impala Floodlit fifth-place playoff set for this weekend at the Impala Club at 4:40 p.m.
Head coach Patrice Agunda has named a side led by captain Jeff Kiragu, with Winston Odhiamba and George Otieno starting in the front row. Michael Onsando partners Paul Matani in the second row.
In the back row, Iddo Kuta, Vincent Omondi, and Willy Tino complete a loose trio. Vice-captain Patrick Wainaina starts at scrum-half, linking up with fellow vice-captain Faran Juma at fly-half.
The midfield combination sees Franklin Mukaisi and Dave Mwangi line up at inside and outside centre respectively. Out wide, John Matthew Ouma and Hillary Masiva start on the wings, with Collins Bett set for fullback.
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The impact players include Mike Munene, Jaika Adams, Desailly Wafula, Bradley Odero, Wycliff Ratemo, Simon Ochieng, Albert Alela, and Michael Otieno Ochieng,.
The technical bench is led by Patrice Agunda, assisted by Simon Odongo, George Ndemi, and Eden Agero, with Wayne Mung’ei serving as team manager. Edward Shitanda handles strength and conditioning, while Kennedy Odiambo takes charge of player welfare as the team physio.
Kenya Harlequin Starting XV
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George Otieno
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Jeff Kiragu (C)
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Winston Odhiamba
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Michael Onsando
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Paul Matani
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Iddo Kuta
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Vincent Omondi
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Willy Tino
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Patrick Wainaina (VC)
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Faran Juma (VC)
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John Matthew Ouma
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Franklin Mukaisi
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Dave Mwangi
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Hillary Masiva
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Collins Bett
Impact (Replacements)
16. Mike Munene
17. Jaika Adams
18. Desailly Wafula
19. Bradley Odero
20. Wycliff Ratemo
21. Simon Ochieng
22. Albert Alela
23. Michael Otieno Ochieng
Technical Bench
Head Coach – Patrice Agunda
Deputy Head Coach – Simon Odongo
Assistant Coach – George Ndemi
Assistant Coach – Eden Agero
Team Manager – Wayne Mung’ei
Strength & Conditioning Coach – Edward Shitanda
Physio – Kennedy Odiambo
