Resolution Impala Saracens Technical Director, Mr. Fred Ollows has made interesting changes to the ESS line up that humbled Nondies; Bakata Elisapana who started from the bench last weekend earns the number 5 jersey. Elvis Oroko who started at this position last weekend starts from the bench.
Eric K’Opondo, who started at blindside flanker failed to make it to the list, but is adequately replaced by Wambiri Chege. Anthony Oyugi who started from the Kenya Cup bench last weekend has been sent in to reinforce the counter at the open side flank. He replaces Steve Shammah who earned the starting 7 role at the Kenya Cup side.
Xavier Kipng’etich who played at fly-half last weekend moves to scrumhalf, replacing Michael Mugo who is unavailable due to work commitments. Together with Robin Kiplagat, who started from the bench last weekend, they dictate pace of the game.
Long serving Richard Sidindi starts at 11 . His inclusion has Michael Ochieng starting from the bench. At inside Centre, David Moenga replaces Carlos Raoul, who didn’t make it to the list this week.
Brian Opar, who had a good run with his boot last weekend has been promoted to the Kenya Cup side bench. A sure Ian Mabwa fills his boots at fullback.
ESS: 10 am – IMPALA CLUB
Starting XV:
1 Victor Ochieng 2 Jimmy Mwangi 3 Meshack Tunechi 4 Simon Muniafu (C)
5 Elvis Oroko 6 Wambiri Chege 7 Anthony Oyugi 8 Paul Mutsami
9 Xavier Kipng’etich 10 Robin Kiplagat 11 Richard Sidindi 12 David Moenga
13 Patrick Mutuku 14 Douglas Ochako 15 Ian Mabwa
Reserves:
16 Collins Chogo 17 Hosea Ngesa 18 Bryan Jarra 19 Bakata Elisapana
20 Cosmas Valentino 21 Edwin Gatungo 22 Michael Ochieng 23 Michael Orwa
