Edgar Obino, Collins Chogo & Kelvin Ronnoh will not start this weekend when Resolution Impala Saracens host Kabras Sugar RFC in a match expected to pull crowds from all corners of the Kenyan rugby sphere. The front-row unit has experienced wholesome changes, with the technical bench seeking to match Kabras pound for pound, both in beef & ferocity. Steve Juma starts at loose-head, Daniel Ndome at hooker and Saul Kivumbi at loose-head. Davis Makori & Shem Joseph will continue enjoying their partnership at lock. Tyson Okoth, Elkeans Musonye & Joel Omer have been consistent in performance and medical fitness. They complete the pack at back-row. Omer will captain the team after it was confirmed that Samson Onsomu will not be available for duty. Onsomu’s absence from weekend action necessitates the inclusion of Mark Kwemoi in the starting XV. Xavier Kipng’etich who has been playing at fly-half, moves to scrum-half. Mark Kwemoi blends in at fly-half. Inside centre – Paul Mutsami will start this game from the bench. His position is taken up by Ishmael Mokaya whose obdurate & abrasive nature in attack has germinated into a behemoth. Mokaya partners with the experienced Anthony Nyandigisi in midfield. Only 1 change has been made to the back three. Bradley Ochieng will be uninvolved in top-flight rugby this weekend. Quinto Ongo, who missed out of Impala’s 25-10 win against Mean Machine RFC last Saturday is back.
If you’ve had a look at the Kenya Cup table and have noticed these 3 weekend fixtures: Kenya Harlequins v Nondescripts, Menengai Oilers v Stanbic Mwamba & Mean Machine v Top Fry Nakuru, then you would realize that this is an important match for Impala & a win must be recorded if the team is keen on securing a solid spot in the play-offs.
The Kenya Cup Table as at 5th March 2019
1. Kabras 69
2. KCB 68
3. Kenya Harlequins 49
4.Resolution Impala Saracens 45
5. Stanbic Mwamba 44
6. Top Fry Nakuru 42
7. Nondies 42
8. Menengai Oilers 31
9. Menengai Cream Homeboyz 28
10. BlakBlad 18
11. Strathmore Leos 14
12. Mean Machine RFC 11
Resolution Impala Saracens vs Kabras Sugar RFC
Starting XV
1. Steve Juma
2. Daniel Ndome
3. Saul Kivumbi
4. Davis Makori
5. Shem Joseph
6. Tyson Okoth
7. Elkeans Musonye
8. Joel Omer (C)
9. Xavier Bett
10. Mark Kwemoi
11. Bill Omondi
12. Ishmael Mokaya
13. Anthony Nyadigisi
14. Quinto Ongo
15. Anthony Odhiambo
Replacements
16. Edgar Obino
17. Soita Wekesa
18. Eric Kerre
19. Steve Shammah
20. Bernard Rotich
21. Paul Mutsami
22. George Okowa
23. Kevin Ronoh
