Kisii RFC who last competed in KRU championship six years ago will be making a come back as they welcome Mwamba at their tuff in Gusii.
Kisii who did not play match week one due to unavoidable circumstances against Pirates had to postpone the match to next year in February and will be looking to start on a high as they welcome Mwamba as side they beat while in Kenya Cup in 2017/18 season.
Nelvine Lumiti has been tasked to lead the side having served under Lee Arstone before he moved to Kabras as the backs coach. Lumiti has named his first squad with the front row consisting of Emmanuel Amecha and Ahmed Ismail as the props and long time Kisii hooker Samson Mapesa.
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Mike Oyoo pairs with Jackson Kengere at the second row. The back row consists of John Paul Obiri and captain Evans Makori as the blind and open side flankers with Shawn Calvin being the number eight.
Ramadhan Mohammed will start at scrum half pairing with Frank Mulesi at fly half. Carillary Namare pairs with Joshua Moturi as the inside and outside centers respectively.
Clifford Nyabwari and Arthur Rhoderick are on the wings with Kisii School’s fullback Laystone Onduko starting at full back.
Kisii RFC vs Mwamba Squad
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Emmanuel Amecha
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Samson Mapesa
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Ahmed Ismail
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Mike Oyoo
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John Paul Obiri
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Jackson Kengere *
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Evans Makori (C)
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Shawn Calvin
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Ramadhan Mohammed
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Frank Mulesi (AC)
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Arthur Rhoderick
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Carillary Namare
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Joshua Moturi *
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Clifford Nyabwari
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Laystone Onduko *
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Dancun Bosire
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Vincent Odago *
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Brian Ogero *
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Bejil Ochieng’ *
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Frank Momanyi
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Veron Dan
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Benedict Obura *
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Angelo Makori
Coaching & Support Staff
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Coach: Nelvine Lumiti
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Assistant Coach: Carlos Magara
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Physio: Emanuel Sianyo
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Strength & Conditioning: Phi
Mwamba Starting XV
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Joseph Gitoi
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Brian Kahura
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Kevin Juma
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Christopher Asira
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Ian Wamalwa (C)
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Aldrine Andaje
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Collins Odhiambo
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Humphrey Wambui
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Charles Chege
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Charles Kuka
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Eugene Ojiambo (C)
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Jaman Ochieng
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Laban Chege
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Paul Tatii
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Dennis Ndayala
Replacements
16. Peter Chums
17. Diphlex Ochieng
18. Akwiri Oguna
19. Ambrose Mbare
20. Gideon Mbithi
21. Washington Ogido
22. Norman Nandabi
23. Shaquel Bosire
