Wambiri Chege has been offered a chance to start at hooker. Kelvins Karani who started in this position last weekend was unsuccessful in getting the clearance to play from team doctor – Christopher Makachia. Victor Imela will start at lock. He replaces Bakata Elisapana. Bakata will not be involved in competition this Saturday. The tech bench has decided to start Bernard Rotich at scrum-half and have Patrick Mutuku start from the bench. David Moenga returns to action. He replaces Derrick Wechuli to start at the left wing. Since centre – Ishmael Mokaya has been named on the Kenya Cup reserves list, Daniel Dindi, who scored a brace last weekend against Strathmore starts at inside centre. George Okowa comes on to play at outside centre. Emmanuel Okeya will not be involved in rugby. His number 15 jersey has been snapped up by Mark Kwemoi.
Resolution Impala Saracens Boks currently stand 3rd on the ESS log with 55 points. Machine stand 12th with 6 points.
The ESS Log As At 23rd March 2019
1. Kabras – 65
2. KCB – 65
3. Resolution Impala Saracens – 55
4. Menengai Cream Homeboyz – 48
5. Kenya Harlequins – 46
6. Top Fry Nakuru – 40
7. Menengai Oilers – 29
8. Nondescripts – 29
9. Stanbic Mwamba – 14
10. Strathmore – 11
11. Blakblad – 9
12. Mean Machine – 6
Resolution Impala Saracens Gazelles vs Mean Machine RFC
Venue: Impala Club
KO: 12 NOON
Starting XV
1. Emmanuel Omondi
2. Wambiri Chege
3. Mike Munyua
4. Paul Oimbo
5. Victor Imela
6. Evans Omondi
7. Jeremy Griffin
8. Valentino Cosmas (C)
9. Bernard Rotich
10. Kanyiri Kariuki
11. David Moenga
12. Daniel Dindi
13. George Okowa
14. Martin Musau
15. Mark Kwemoi
Replacements
16. Collins Chogo
17. Soita Wekesa
18. Erick Kopondo
19. Elvis Oroko
20. Patrick Mutuku
21. Sidney Chacha
21. Brian Opar
23. Onsongo Nyamwaya
