This weekend, the Rugby Super Series match day three is set for the Bull Ring in Kakamega. The first two match days were staged at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi and the NAC Grounds in Nakuru in the first two weekends of May.
The Menengai Cream Cheetahs lead the log with 8 points from two wins. They are the only team with two victories so far. The KCB Bank Lions are second having managed 1 bonus point win and a bonus point in the narrow loss to Menengai Cream Cheetahs in Nakuru last weekend.
Kabras Sugar Buffaloes finally won against Faiba Mobile Rhinos and now sit third with 4 points. Faiba Mobile Rhinos will be looking to finally snap their losing run when they take on leaders Menengai Cream Cheetahs in the 2 pm kick-off at the Bull Ring on Saturday afternoon.
Changes for Menengai Cream Cheetahs
Menengai Cream Cheetahs head coach Lawrence Buyachi has made a total of eleven changes to his starting lineup. His team is on a winning roll and winning this one will be top of their agenda list.
The back row duo of Felix Odhiambo and Amos Nyamanya are the only forwards to be spared in the overhaul, with Amos Nyamanya named the team’s co-captain.
In the backs, Alvin Khavoli moves from the right wing to the left wing. Tyson Maina moves from outside center where he has played the last two games to inside center. He co-captains the team for the weekend.
Kenya Sevens International Denis Abukuse gets his first taste of the Rugby Super Series at outside center. Javan Okwaro also gets his first start at right wing.
Seven changes for Faiba Mobile Rhino
In the Faiba Mobile Rhinos’ camp, head coach Paul Murunga has also made some changes to his side in search of the first win. From the squad that started in the loss to Kabras Sugar Buffaloes, seven players have been dropped.
Raymond Chacha, Charlton Mokua, Patrick Wainaina, Stephen Osumba, Zedden Marrow, Charles Odhiambo and Jan Remke are all preferred to Adam Mugo, John Aswani, Arnold Muita, Evin Asena, Paul Mutsami, Matoka Matoka and Harmony Wamalwa.
Adam Mugo, John Aswani, Arnold Mwita, Evin Asena and Paul Mutsami are named on the bench. This game kicks off at 2 pm.
Menengai Cheetahs Starting Lineup
Kevin Kiget, Emmanuel Mboya, Brian Onyango, Tyson Okoth, Barry Opondo, Nelson Tengeye, Felix Odhiambo, Amos Nyamanya ©, James Muthoni, Abutwalib Abdalla, Alvin Khavoli, Tyson Maina ©, Dennis Abukuse, Javan Okwaro, Samuel Macharia
Bench
Reuben Gathoni, Francis Orembe, Boisterous Makenzi, Ibrahim Ayoo, Clinton Juma, Samson Onsomu, Philip Otieno, Chrispine Shitundo
Faiba Mobile Starting Lineup
Raymond Chacha, Mohamed Khaidar, Meshack Tunnech, Charlton Mokua, Ryan Odua, Steven Odhiambo ©, Laban Kipsang, Sheldon Kahi, Patrick Wainaina, Stephen Osumba, Zedden Marrow, Shem Okola, Charles Odhiambo, Jan Remke, Victor Odhiambo
Bench
Adam Mugo, Eric Shimoli, Abel Matanda, John Aswani, Arnold Muita, Evin Asena, Paul Mutsami, Fred Shisia
