Prop – Emmanuel Omondi will start at the front-row this weekend. Omondi comes in to replace Nyamwaya Onsongo. Onsongo will start from the bench. Edwin Gatungo who started last weekend at lock has been named in the Kenya Cup squad to play at 4pm. Paul Oimbo starts in his position. 3 changes have been made to the back-line. At scrum-half – Patrick Mutuku, famous for his high paced style of play will start. Bernard Rotich who started in the 43-7 win against Nakuru RFC last weekend has been included in the 23 man team, but will start from the bench. Ishmael Mokaya replaces Bob Otieno at inside centre. The back three has been maintained save for the full-back position. Emmanuel Okeya starts in Sidney Chacha’s place.
The Resolution Impala Saracens Boks currently sit 3rd on the ESS log with 50 points, 11 points shy of league leaders – KCB and 10 shy of Kabras who sit 2nd. Strathmore are 10th with 11 points.
KICK OFF: 2PM
Venue: Strathmore University, Madaraka
Starting XV
1. Emmanuel Omondi
2. Kelvins Karani
3. Mike Munyua
4. Paul Oimbo
5. Bakata Elisapana
6. Evans Omondi
7. Jeremy Griffin
8. Valentino Cosmas (C)
9. Patrick Mutuku
10. Kanyiri Kariuki
11. Derrick Wechuli
12. Ishmael Mokaya
13. Daniel Dindi
14. Martin Musau
15. Emmanuel Okeya
Replacements
16. Wambiri Chege
17. Soita Wekesa
18. Erick Kopondo
19. Clinton Musonye
20. Bernard Rotich
22. George Okowa
21. Juusela Andrews
23. Onsongo Nyamwaya
