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Wekesa, Ambale get first Kabras RFC starts against Impala as 9 changes are made

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Kabras RFC's Kevin Wekesa in action against Nakuru. Photo Courtesy/Cmony Images.

Kenya Cup Champions Kabras RFC have made nine changes to their starting lineup for their clash against Impala RFC, slated for Saturday at the Kakamega Showground from 4:00 p.m.

Kenya 7s forward Kevin Wekesa earns his first start since last season’s Kenya Cup final against KCB Rugby. Wekesa, who has been impactful off the bench in his last two appearances, replaces Mike Okello in the second row and will partner Hillary Odhiambo.

In the front row, the coaches have opted for full rotation with Edward Mwaura, Teddy Akala, and Hillary Mwanjilwa making way for Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Asuman Mugerwa, who all return to the starting lineup.

The back row also sees adjustments. Jeanson Misoga resumes his duties at eighth-man, with Patrick Sabatia returning to the flank alongside William Mwanji, as David Bunduki shifts to the bench.

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In the half-backs, Roy Maruti returns at scrum-half, while Barry Robinson moves to fly-half. Eric Cantona shifts to fullback, a switch that sees Jackson Siketa drop to the bench.

With Griffin Chao unavailable, youngster Rayvon Ambale earns his first Kabras RFC start on the left wing. Mathias Osimbo is also back in the starting unit on the right wing after missing the away trip to Daystar.

In midfield, Jone Kubu makes way as Derrick Ashihundu returns to partner Walter Okoth in the centres.

Youngster Brian Juma has been named on the bench for the first time this season.

Kabras RFC Starting XV

vs Impala RFC

  1. Ephraim Oduor

  2. Eugene Sifuna

  3. Asuman Mugerwa

  4. Hillary Odhiambo

  5. Kevin Wekesa

  6. William Mwanji

  7. Patrick Lumumba

  8. Jeanson Misoga

  9. Roy Maruti

  10. Barry Robinson

  11. Rayvon Ambale

  12. Walter Okoth

  13. Derrick Ashihundu

  14. Mathias Osimbo

  15. Eric Cantona

Replacements

  1. Teddy Akala

  2. Edward Mwaura

  3. Hillary Mwanjilwa

  4. Brian Juma

  5. David Bunduki

  6. Jackson Siketa

  7. Alfred Orege

  8. Collins Indeche

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