By OUR CORRESPONDENT
Thirteen test debutantes are in the Simbas squad to face Zambia in Wednesday’s Victoria Cup fixture set for the King’s Park Arena in Kampala, Uganda.
Paul Mutsami, Alfred Orege, Joel Inzuga, Hillary Mwanjilwa, Hibrahim Ayoo, Hillary Odhiambo, and Jeanson Misoga all make their test debuts after being named in the side to start.
Emmanuel Otieno, Thomas Okidia, Wilhite Mususi, Brian Ndirangu, Peter Waitere, and Dan Ang’wech are potentially in line for their test debuts after being named on the substitute’s bench for this tie. The game will be played at King’s Park Arena, Kampala at 4 pm. The team will be captained by George Nyambua.
Kenya’s squad to face Zambia
15.Jone Kubu, 14. Joel Inzuga, 13. Bryceson Adaka, 12. Paul Mutsami, 11. Alfred Orege, 10, Brian Wahinya (Vice Captain), 9. Barry Young, 1. Ephraim Oduor, 2. Teddy Akala, 3. Hillary Mwanjilwa, 4. Hibrahim Ayoo, 5. Hillary Odhiambo, 6. George Nyambua (Captain), 7. Elkeans Musonye, 8. Jeanson Misoga
REPLACEMENTS 16. Emmanuel Otieno, 17. Thomas Okidia, 18. Wilhite Mususi, 19, Brian Ndirangu, 20. Peter Waitere, 21. Dan Ang’wech, 22. Derrick Ashiundu, 23. Andrew Matoka
A test match in rugby union is an international match, played between two senior national teams, that is recognized as such by at least one of the teams’ national governing bodies.
While a number of players in the Simbas squad to Uganda have already made appearances for the side, the 13 are playing their first test match.
Peter Waitere, Paul Mutsami, Dan Ang’wech, and Emmanuel Otieno are making their first-ever Simbas appearances.
At the same time, 12 teams have thus far confirmed participation in the Safari 7s men’s competition which takes place from 17-19 November 2023 at the RFUEA Ground in Nairobi.
Hosts Kenya will field three sides – Shujaa, Morans, and KCB while Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Germany, Qatar, Samurai, Red Wailers, Apache, and Tropic 7s have all confirmed their participation.
Five teams have so far confirmed participation in the women’s event. They include the two Kenya Lionesses squads, Uganda, TUKS Women, and Tropic 7s.
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