Kenya Simbas squad for semi-final match against Algeria named

Kenya Simbas Head Coach Jerome Paarwater has named an unchanged side for the Rugby Africa Cup semifinal against Algeria on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. EAT.

Paarwater has retained the back three of Derrick Ashihundu, Beldad Ogeta, and Timothy Omela.

Kenya Simbas midfield

In the midfield, Walter Okoth and Bryceson Adaka continue to hold their positions, with Sam Onsomu and Barry Robinson staying at scrum-half and fly-half, respectively.

The back row features captain George Nyambua, Thomas Okeyo, and Jeanson Misoga.

The locks are Hillary Odhiambo and Ibrahim Ayoo, while Ephraim Oduor, Eugene Sifuna, and Hillary Mwanjilwa complete the front row.

“After Saturday’s game, we did a lot of reviews to see where we could better our plays. The team, having not had a match for over eight months, is getting more comfortable with the plays as we head into the semifinal.

“The way we want to play will show because we’ve worked on our set pieces and the execution, as well as maintaining possession,” Paarwater said.

Kenya Simbas Squad

1. Ephraim Oduor (Kabras Sugar RFC)
2. Eugene Sifuna – VC (Kabras Sugar RFC)
3. Hillary Mwanjilwa (Kabras Sugar RFC)
4. Ibrahim Ayoo (Menengai Oilers)
5. Hillary Odhiambo (Kabras Sugar RFC)
6. George Nyambua – C (Kabras Sugar RFC)
7. Thomas Okeyo (Griffons RC)
8. Jeanson Misoga (Kabras Sugar RFC)
9. Samson Onsomu – VC (Menengai Oilers)
10. Barry Robinson (Kabras Sugar RFC)
11. Beldad Ogeta (Menengai Oilers)
12. Walter Okoth (Kabras Sugar RFC)
13. Bryceson Adaka (Kabras Sugar RFC)
14. Derrick Ashihundu (Kabras Sugar RFC)
15. Timothy Omela (Menengai Oilers)

Substitutes:

16. Teddy Akala (Kabras Sugar RFC)
17. Griffin Musila (KCB RC)
18. Edward Mwaura (Kabras Sugar RFC)
19. Malcolm Onsando (Timisoara RC)
20. Elkeans Musonye (Menengai Oilers)
21. Michael Wanjala (KCB RC)
22. Abutwalib Wesonga (Menengai Oilers)
23. Richel Wangila (Kenya Harlequin)

Quarterfinal Results | Saturday, July 20

QF1: Namibia 38-5 Burkina Faso
QF2: Kenya Simbas 36-17 Senegal | 12:00 p.m. EAT
QF3: Algeria 32-12 Ivory Coast | 2:00 p.m. EAT
QF4: Zimbabwe 22-20 Uganda | 4:00 p.m. EAT

Semifinals | Wednesday, July 24

5th Place Semi 1: Senegal vs. Ivory Coast | 10:00 a.m. EAT
5th Place Semi 2: Burkina Faso vs. Uganda | 12:00 p.m. EAT
Semifinal 1: Kenya Simbas vs. Algeria | 2:00 p.m. EAT
Semifinal 2: Namibia vs. Zimbabwe Sables | 4:00 p.m. EAT