3 changes have been made to the Resolution Impala Saracens Gazelles squad that did duty last weekend at Strathmore university grounds in Madaraka. The technical bench has made tactical changes within the front row, maintained the starting locks and the back-row. The absence of one player necessitates a shift in positions within the back-line.
Edgar Obino & Kelvin Ronnoh will start as loose-head & tight-head props respectively. Stephen Juma & Saul Kivumbi who started in these positions last weekend, could be introduced later on in the match. Quinto Ongo will not be involved in contact rugby this weekend. The technical bench has made the decision to recall Anthony Odhiambo and hand him the number 15 jersey. Bradley Ochieng who started in this position last weekend – shifts to the right wing.
Resolution Impala Saracens stands 5th on the Kenya Cup log with 40 points. Mean Machine are 12th with 11 points. This fixture is important for both teams & fireworks are expected to flare because of the following reasons: Machine is battling relegation & Impala are teetering on the edge of making/not making it to the play-offs. It gets exciting, while Kabras, KCB & Kenya Harlequins look comfortable at 1st with 64, 64 & 49 points respectively, Nondies, Impala & Mwamban who sit 4th, 5th & 6th respectively are separated by a point sequentially – 41, 40 & 39. A little slumber, a little mistake by any of these teams & a drastic shift will be witnessed this weekend. Impala vs Machine is not one to miss. The last time these two teams met on 8th December 2018, Impala ran away with a 22-19 win. Machine have vowed vengeance. But will it come true? See you at the RFUEA this Saturday 30th March 2019 at 4pm
The Kenya Cup Table as at 29th March 2019
1. Kabras – 64
2. KCB – 64
3. Kenya Harlequins – 49
4. Nondescripts – 41
5. Resolution Impala Saracens – 40
6. Stanbic Mwamba – 39
7. Top Fry Nakuru – 37
8. Menengai Oilers – 27
9. Menengai Cream Homeboyz – 27
10. BlakBlad – 16
11. Strathmore – 14
12. Mean Machine – 11
Resolution Impala Saracens vs Mean Machine RFC
Starting XV
1. Edgar Obino
2. Collins Chogo
3. Kevin Ronnoh
4. Davis Makori
5. Shem Joseph
6. Tyson Okoth
7. Elkeans Musonye
8. Joel Omer (vc)
9. Samson Onsomu (c)
10. Xavier Bett
11. Bill Omondi
12. Paul Mutsami
13. Anthony Nyadigisi
14. Bradley Ochieng
15. Anthony Odhiambo
Replacements
16. Daniel Ndome
17. Steve Juma
18. Edwin Gatungo
19. Steve Shammah
20. Bernard Rotich
21. Ishmael Mokaya
22. Derrick Mayar
23. Saul Kivumbi
