THE currently unbeaten Resolution Impala Saracens Boks feature an entirely changed front row in their match against has the Strathmore Catulus in the Eric Shirley Shield. Stephen Juma and Stephen Ayora play their first matches this season after long absences.
Juma suffered a motor accident while Ayora has been by personal commitments. Diminutive hooker Collins Chogo completes the front row.
Victor Ochieng and Onsongo Nyamwaya, starters against Sportpesa Quins II, are unavailable due to injury (wrist) and work commitments respectively. Jimmy Mwangi moves to the bench.
Former Impala Academy backrow Steve Shammah will captain the side that sees another six changes at lock, half backs, inside centre, blindside wing and fullback.
“There has a big break since our last match – due to KRU postponements and the holiday season – that has changed the preparation dynamics but the team is in a fine state,” says the Resolution Impala Saracens Director of Rugby, Fred Ollows.
The Boks beat the Catulus 35-17 in the first leg fixture.
STARTING XV
1. Stephen Juma 2. Collins Chogo 3. Stephen Ayora 4. Dan Otela 5. Bakata Elisapana 6. Elvis Oroko
7. Richard Asante 8. Steve Shammah (C) 9. Ian Mabwa 10. Jeremy Mwambu 11. Douglas Ochako
12. Kevin Ochami 13. Patrick Mutuku (VC) 14. Michael Orwa 15. Mark Kwemoi
REPLACEMENTS
16. Jimmy Mwangi 17. Joshua Momanyi 18. Erick Kopondo 19. Evans Omondi 20. Yassa Musa
21. Carlos Raoul 22. Michael Ochieng
Match Date: 14th January 2017
Venue: Impala Club
Kick Off: 4pm EAT
Gate Charges: KES 300
