Kabras RFC have received a major boost ahead of their Kenya Cup clash against KCB following the return of veteran forward and captain George Nyambua as the Sugarmen face KCB Rugby on Saturday at KCB Sports Club with kick off scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
In the absence of suspended prop Ephraim Oduor, Edward Mwaura has been named at loosehead prop while Eugine Sifuna starts at hooker. Asuman Mugerwa completes the front row at tighthead.
Kabras RFC second row
In the second row, Shem Joseph returns after missing out through injury and will partner Hillary Odhiambo. The pair come in with David Bunduki still sidelined through injury.
The back row sees captain Nyambua who has missed the last two fixtures due to injury start on the blindside flank with Patrick Lumumba deployed on the openside while Jeanson Misoga anchors the scrum at number eight.
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At halfback, Roy Maruti has been recalled to the starting lineup at scrumhalf in place of Mike Lukusi, partnering Barry Young Robinson who retains the flyhalf role.
The midfield pairing remains unchanged with Walter Okoth combining with Derrick Ashihundu in the centres.
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On the wings, Griffin Chao and Mathias Osimbo provide the pace while Eric Cantona starts at fullback.
Among the replacements, Teddy Akala returns after recovering from a hamstring injury and is joined by Emmanuel Otieno and Michael Murithi as the front row cover. Gibson Perez and Alfred Orege are the other forward replacements.
The backline cover includes Lukusi, Samuel Omollo and Bryceson Adaka.
Kabras will however continue to miss several key players including Clinton Litali, Jackton Osoo, Jone Kubu, Ray Ambale. Meanwhile, Brian Tanga and Kevin Wekesa are unavailable as they are set to travel with the national team for the World Rugby Sevens Series second leg.
Kabras RFC Squad
- Edward Mwaura
- Eugine Sifuna
- Asuman Mugerwa
- Shem Joseph
- Hillary Odhiambo
- George Nyambua
- Patrick Lumumba
- Jeanson Misoga
- Roy Maruti
- Barry Young Robinson
- Griffin Chao
- Walter Okoth
- Derrick Ashihundu
- Mathias Osimbo
- Eric Cantona
Replacements
16. Teddy Akala
17. Emmanuel Otieno
18. Michael Murithi
19. Gibson Perez
20. Alfred Orege
21. Mike Lukusi
22. Samuel Omollo
23. Bryceson Adaka
