Resolution Impala Saracens go into the Kenya Cup Quarter Final play-offs a charged pack. The team buoyed by a 71-19 Enterprise Cup Quarter win against Mwamba on 13th March will be looking forward to posting an upset against a Kenya Harlequin side that beat them 37-24 on the 26th of January 2019.
The technical bench which constitutes Head Coach – Frank Ndong’ & Backs Coach – Oscar Osir has elected to retain the tight five unit that started in the huge win against Mwamba 2 weeks ago. Tyson Okoth replaces Paul Mutsami at open-side flanker. Mutsami will start the match from the bench. One change has been made to the backline. Nato Simiyu starts at fly-half, replacing Anthony Odhiambo who starts at full-back. Sammy Oliech who started at full-back 2 weeks ago, will be introduced later.
Kenya Harlequins on the other side have fielded the following players in their starting XV: Brian Obwaya, Edward Oseko, Paul Kioko, Mike Onsando, Tony Mutai, Patrice Agunda, Herman Humwa, Kevin Angote, Dominic Osino, Eden Agero, William Ambaka, Frank Wanyama, David Ambunya, Aluda Beda & Lyle Asiligwa.
Their bench includes: Brian Waraba, Elisha Koronya, Melvin Thairu, Hilary Baraza, Peter Misango, Edward Shitanda, Erick Shikuku & Daudi Semwami
The winner of this match will face KCB Lions in the Kenya Cup semis to be played on 11th May 2019
KICK OFF: 4PM
Venue: RFUEA
Resolution Impala Saracens starting XV
1. Steve Juma
2. Daniel Ndome
3. Saul Kivumbi
4. Davis Makori
5. Erick Kerre
6. Elkeans Musonye
7. Tyson Okoth
8. Joel Omer (VC)
9. Samson Onsomu (C)
10. Nato Simiyu
11. Bill Omondi
12. Ishmael Mokaya
13. Anthony Nyandigisi
14. Quinto Ongo
15. Anthony Odhiambo
Reserves
16. Edgar Obino
17. Soita Wekesa
18. Erick Kopondo
19. Paul Mutsami
20. Xavier Bett
21. Sammy Oliech
22. Bradley Ochieng
23. Kelvin Ronnoh
