Blak Blad RFC have named their matchday squad ahead of their Kenya Cup encounter against Kisumu RFC set to be played at the Kisumu Polytechnic Grounds.
Blak Blad will be captained by flanker Obat Kuke as the visitors look to secure a crucial result on the road as they continue pushing for playoffs.
The front row sees Austin Adero start at loosehead prop, with Brian Shile packing down at hooker while Brian Kidake completes the front row at tighthead prop.
In the second row, Rodgers Okoth partners Steve Odhiambo, while the back row features Peter Musyoki on the blindside flank, captain Obat Kuke on the openside and David Njiraini at number eight.
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The halfback pairing sees Victor Wakhungila start at scrum-half with Enock Oduor directing play at fly-half. Out wide, Khwesa Huku and Elvis Otete start on the wings while Siso Rugar takes up the fullback role.
The midfield pairing features Bryson Ogamba and Claude Nyamiro. Blak Blad will have Amayi Asena, Jeff Oguta and Moses Avieko providing the front row cover off the bench, while Henry Juma and Edwin Obare offer additional forward options. Derrick Masese, Winstone Ayieko and Shuaib Wesonga complete the impact bench.
Blak Blad squad
Starting XV
- Austin Adero
- Brian Shile
- Brian Kidake
- Rodgers Okoth
- Steve Odhiambo
- Peter Musyoki
- Obat Kuke (C)
- David Njiraini
- Victor Wakhungila
- Enock Oduor
- Khwesa Huku
- Bryson Ogamba
- Claude Nyamiro
- Elvis Otete
- Siso Rugar
Replacements
16. Amayi Asena
17. Jeff Oguta
18. Moses Avieko
19. Henry Juma
20. Edwin Obare
21. Derrick Masese
22. Winstone Ayieko
23. Shuaib Wesonga
