Kenya makes six changes for Spain World Rugby U20 Trophy test

Kenya Under-20 rugby team head coach Curtis Aluoch has rung the changes in his team as he seeks to revive their World Rugby U20 Trophy hopes.

Chipu will be looking to turn around their fortunes when they face Spain on Thursday afternoon at the Nyayo National Stadium after their opening loss to Samoa on Saturday.

Head Coach Curtis Aluoch said, “We have been working on sorting out our mistakes from our opening game and trying to get a rhythm in terms of attack.”

“I believe we defended fairly well in our last game but as we head into the clash against Spain, our attack system should be able to put the opponents under pressure.”

Aluoch has made six changes to the side that started in the the 24-35 defeat, handing a first tournament appearance to James Olela who will slot in at fullback role.

George Otieno and Mike Oduor will start on the front row.

Stanslaus Shikoli who touched down for Chipu’s first try in their match against Samoa has been sent to the bench after falling ill as Edmund Omondi step ups to replace him in the starting 15.

Vincent Omondi has been given the nod ahead of Iddo Kuta at openside while Victor Odhiambo will be on the right wing in place of Alvin Mwamburi

Faran Juma, who started last weekend’s match at fullback, will look to have more impact on the game at flyhalf in place of Eddy Wambugu who is rested for this fixture.

KENYA U20 SQUAD

15.James Olela, 14. Victor Odhiambo, 13. Michael Wamalwa (captain), 12.Felix Chacha, 11.Raphael Wanga,10. Faran Juma,9. Patrick Wainaina, 1. Geylord Ngasi, 2. George Otieno, 3. Mike Oduor, 4. Edmund Omondih, 5. Andycole Omolo, 6.Laban Kipsang, 7. Vincent Omondi, 8. Jacktone Omondi REPLACEMENTS 16. Jeremy Odhiambo, 17. Wickliffe Otieno, 18. Raymond Chacha,19. Stanslas Shikoli, 20. Iddo Kuta, 21. Brian Mwendwa, 22. Spencer Davies, 23. Alvin Mwamburi