Rugby Super Series: Lions seek to maul Cheetars as Rhinos set to lock horns with Buffaloes in Nakuru

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Rugby Super Series: Lions seek to maul Cheetars as Rhinos set to lock horns with Buffaloes in Nakuru

Mark Kinyanjui 09:36 - 11.05.2024

The Lions will be hoping to build on from their dominant display against Rhinos when they take on the hosts Cheetars in Nakuru, while the Buffaloes and Rhinos will be hoping for a first win.

Saturday, May 11: The Rugby Super Series continues its journey, this time making its way to the South Rift City of Nakuru.

 The first round, held at the RFUEA Grounds, lived up to its billing with two teams securing convincing victories to sit atop the four-team table.

In the early kick-off, the Menengai Cream Cheetahs dominated the Kabras Sugar Buffaloes with an 18-5 victory, while the KCB Bank Lions showcased their prowess by defeating the Faiba Mobile Rhinos 29-7 in the later match.

With these results, the KCB Lions currently lead the table with 5 points, having secured a bonus point in their win. Following closely behind are the Menengai Cream Cheetahs with 4 points, while Kabras Sugar Buffaloes and Faiba Mobile Rhinos lag behind in third and fourth place, respectively, with zero points each.

This weekend's action kicks off with a highly anticipated clash between two formidable opponents, the Kabras Sugar Buffaloes and the Faiba Mobile Rhinos. Kabras has made significant changes to their starting lineup, with seven new faces joining the squad.

Meanwhile, the Faiba Mobile Rhinos have made six personnel changes as they seek to turn their fortunes around.In the later match, the Menengai Cream Cheetahs will host the KCB Bank Lions in what promises to be an enthralling battle.

The home side has made only two personnel changes, while the Lions have made a single alteration to their lineup.Both matches will take place at the Nakuru Athletic Club, with tickets available for purchase on Tikohub.

Regular tickets are priced at Ksh 500, parking tickets at Ksh 200, and VIP tickets, inclusive of parking, at Ksh 2000.Rugby enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating another thrilling round of the Rugby Super Series as the teams vie for supremacy on the field.

Kabras Sugar Buffaloes Starting Lineup

Edward Mwaura, Geoffrey Shitambasi (C), Hillary Mwanjilwa, Hillary Odhiambo, Clinton Litali, Thomas Simiyu, Collins Indeche, Gabriel Adero, Collins Osore, Eric Cantona, Griffin Chao, Darrel Brantana, Hillary Salano, Brian Kiptanui, Samuel Omollo

Bench

Jeremy Odhiambo, Emmanuel Otieno, Darrel Oluoch, Andrew Wangila, Biden Hayo, Jacktone Omondi, Patrick Kluivert, David Williams 

Faiba Rhinos Starting line up

Mohamed Khedir, Adam Mugo, Meshack Tunnech, Ryan Odua, John Aswani, Steven Odhiambo ©, Laban Kipsang, Sheldon Kahi, Arnold Muita, Evin Asena, Victor Odhiambo, Shem Okola. Paul Mutsami, Matoka Matoka, Harmony Wamalwa

Bench

Dennis Tuibei, Eric Shimoli, Raymond Chacha, Charlton Mokua, Patrick Wainaina, Bruce Odhiambo, Charles Odhiambo, Charles Omondi

Menengai Cream Cheetahs Starting Lineup

Francis Orembe, Celestine Mboi, Desterious Makenzi, Ibrahim Ayoo ©, Clinton Juma, Amos Nyamanya, Felix Odhiambo, Elkeans Mukamiti, Samson Onsomu, Tonny Owino, Beldad Ogeta, Chrispine Shitundo, Tyson Maina, Alvin Khavoli, Quinto Ongo

Bench

Emmanuel Mboya, Eric Miheso, Bryan Onyango, Nelson Tengeye, Tyson Okoth, Philip Otieno, Samuel Macharia

KCB Bank Lions Starting Lineup

Oscar Simiyu, Givens Oduor, Patrick Ouko, Collins Kubayo, Emmanuel Silungi, Eliakim Kichoi, Obat Kuke ©, Felix Ojoo, Emmanuel Opondo, Elvis Namusasi, Derrick Wechuli, Bob Muhati, Levi Amunga ©, Davies Masinga, Benjamin Rugar

Bench

James Ochieng’, Nicholas Okullo, Wilhite Mususi, Andy Cole Omollo, Manasseh Oduor, Randy Wamah, Derrick Masese, Charles Tendwa

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