Kenya names rugby squad to take on South Africa’s EP Elephants

NAIROBI, June 10– Seasoned rugby sevens campaigners Collins Injera and Jacob Ojee will man the wings for the Kenya 15 s squad that will play their second and final Currie Cup fixture in Nairobi against South Africa’s EP Elephants on Saturday, an official said on Friday. In the squad named by Kenya head coach Paul Odera on Thursday evening, another Kenya 7 s star…

NAIROBI, June 10 (Xinhua) — Seasoned rugby sevens campaigners Collins Injera and Jacob Ojee will man the wings for the Kenya 15s squad that will play their second and final Currie Cup fixture in Nairobi against South Africa’s EP Elephants on Saturday, an official said on Friday.

In the squad named by Kenya head coach Paul Odera on Thursday evening, another Kenya 7s star Darwin Mukidza will round off the back three.

Odera will be missing Eugene Sifuna who has left the team due to academic commitments.

“We are reminding the players that good teams produce good performances week in, week out. They need to prove to themselves, the coaching staff, and Kenyans that they can put in a good performance for the second consecutive week,” Odera said in a statement issued in the Kenyan capital Nairobi.

John Okoth and Vincent Onyala maintained their midfield partnership with half backs Samuel Asati and Dominic Coulson completing the Simbas starting backline.

Patrick Ouko, Brian Waraba, and Ephraim Oduor are the starting front row with Malcolm Onsando and Thomas Okeyo the designated locks as George Nyambua, Martin Owila and Bethuel Anami make up the back row.

“It’s been a fantastic week, obviously with every win, there’s always the confidence that comes into the team and after last week’s performance, the mood in the camp has been very buoyant as expected and it has been quite a challenge to point out to the boys that there is still a lot to do,” Odera added. Enditem