Final slots up for grabs as Rugby Super Series round 3 takes place in Kakamega
By Collins Amanga, May 18, 2024
Match day three of the Rugby Super Series is slated for the Bull Ring in Kakamega, where the Cheetahs, Lions, and Buffaloes vie for a finals berth.
The Cheetahs lead the standings with 8 points, followed by the Lions with 5 points, and the Buffaloes with 4 points. The Rhinos are seeking their first win and face the Cheetahs in the upcoming match.
Rugby Super Series changes
Cheetahs have made 11 changes to their lineup, with only Felix Odhiambo and Amos Nyamanya retained in the forward pack.
Alvin Khavoli shifts to the left wing, while Tyson Maina moves to inside centre and co-captains the team alongside Amos Nyamanya. Denis Abukuse and Javan Okwaro earn their first starts at outside center and right wing, respectively.
Rhinos have made seven changes from their previous lineup. Raymond Chacha, Charlton Mokua, Patrick Wainaina, Stephen Osumba, Zedden Marrow, Charles Odhiambo, and Jan Remke are introduced to the starting XV. Players like Adam Mugo, John Aswani, Arnold Mwita, Evin Asena, and Paul Mutsami are named on the bench.
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
Saturday 4 May 2024 | RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
Buffaloes 5-18 Cheetahs | 12.00pm
Lions 29-7 Rhinos | 3.00pm
Saturday 11 May 2024 | Nakuru Athletic Club, Nakuru
Buffaloes 27-21 Rhinos | 2.00pm
Cheetahs 18-16 Lions | 4.00pm
Saturday 18 May 2024 | The Bullring, Kakamega
Eagles v Jaguars | 12.00pm (Women’s Fixture)
Rhinos v Cheetahs | 2.00pm
Buffaloes v Lions | 4.00pm
Saturday 25 May 2024 | RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
Jaguars v Eagles | 12.00pm (Women’s Fixture)
Rank 3 v Rank 4 | 2.00pm
Rank 1 v Rank 2 | 4.00pm