Prop – Anthony Orege will start off the bench this weekend. In a tactical decision, James Kubasu, who missed out of the Ngong Road Derby replaces him. The lock pair of Davis Makori & Rainer Omondi continues to start in their 7th consecutive Kenya Cup match. Duncan Ekasi’s ankle injury picked during Impala’s 10-8 win against Kenya Harlequins last weekend necessitates the inclusion of Tyson Okoth in the starting back row. Paul Mutsami, who played at open-side flank moves to eighth-man. Harritone Munai maintains his blindside flanker role. Only one change has been made to the backline. Timothy Makiya will not be involved in rugby this weekend. Vincent Mose’s return to full-back pushes last weekend’s full-back, Ian Minjire to the right wing. Notable impact players who have been named to start off the bench include centre/fly-half Anthony Nyandigisi & flanker – Kevin Okeyo.
Last season, Resolution Impala Saracens lost 26-29 to Kabras in Kakamega and 18-21 in Nairobi. Resolution Impala Saracens backs coach – Oscar Osir is on record having confirmed that the Gazelles are more than eager to face Kabras Sugar this Saturday 27th Jan 2018. As it stands, the Kenya Cup 2017-18 league standings have Impala sitting 3rd with 24 points. Kabras sit second with 28. This 4 pm fixture is a must win for the Gazelles who last season came close to beating the sugar millers, but close is never enough.
Starting XV
1. James Kubasu
2. Daniel Ndome
3. Dennis Karani
4. Davis Makori
5. Rainer Omondi
6. Harritone Munai
7. Tyson Okoth
8. Paul Mutsami
9. Samson Onsomu (c)
10. Nato Simiyu
11. Derrick Mayar
12. Ishmael Mokaya
13. Billy Omondi
14. Ian Minjire
15. Vincent Mose
Replacements
16. Kelvins Karani
17. Kelvins Ronoh
18. Kevin Okeyo
19. Erick Kopondo
20. Xavier Bett
21. Samuel Motari
22. Anthony Nyandigisi
23. Anthony Orege
