Kabras RFC have made eight changes to their squad ahead of their Kenya Cup clash against newcomers Daystar Falcons, set for Saturday at Daystar Athi River.
The technical bench has fully rotated the front row, with Ephrahim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna and Asuman Mugerwa all dropping to the bench. Their places have been taken by Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala and Hillary Mwanjilwa, who all earn their first starts of the campaign.
Kabras RFC place for Okello
Former Mwamba man Mike Okello is set for his first Kenya Cup start since joining Kabras RFC and will partner with Hillary Odhiambo in the second row. David Bunduki moves to the back row, a change that pushes Collins Indeche to the bench.
In the loose forwards, Jeanson Misoga has been rested, allowing Patrick Sabatia to shift to number eight, with William Mwanji also earning a starting berth.
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Roy Maruti misses out, prompting Barry Young to start at scrum-half, while Eric Cantona steps in at fly-half. Derrick Ashihundu drops to the bench as Jone Kubu moves into midfield to partner Walter Okoth, who retains the inside centre role.
Griffin Chao starts on the left wing with Mathias Osimbo making way, and Alfred Orege returns to take up the right wing position with Jackson Siketi at number 15.
Promising youngster Rayvon Ambale is in line for his maiden Kenya Cup appearance after being named on the bench for the first time.
Kabras RFC Starting 15
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Edward Mwaura
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Teddy Akala
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Hillary Mwanjilwa
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Hillary Odhiambo
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Michael Okello
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David Bunduki
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William Mwanji
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Patrick Lumumba
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Barry Young
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Eric Cantona
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Griffin Chao
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Walter Okoth
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Jone Kubu
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Alfred Orege
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Jackson Siketa
Reserves
16. Eugene Sifuna
17. Ephrahim Oduor
18. Asuman Mugerwa
19. Kevin Wekesa
20. Collins Indeche
21. Jeanson Misoga
22. Rayvon Ambale
23. Derrick Ashihundu
