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S. OchiengOlago makes six changes as Kenya Chipu seek first win against Spain in U20 Trophy
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 18.07.23. | 20:36
Spain started the tournament with a 53-0 convincing win over Hong Kong China as Kenya lost 34-25 against Samoa in Group B.
Kenya will be looking to put Spain under pressure when the two sides face off in Pool B action at the World Rugby U20 Trophy in Nairobi on Thursday afternoon.
While Spain started the tournament with a 53-0 convincing win over Hong Kong China, Kenya lost 34-25 in their opener against Samoa in Group B, leaving Chipu needing a win to have any hopes of making the playoff matches.
As a result, head coach Curtis Olago has made six changes to the side that started the defeat to Samoa on Saturday, handing a first tournament appearance to James Olela who slots in at fullback as George Otieno and Mike Oduor are started in the front row.
Caught up with Kenya Chipu who are preparing for their second match against Spain in the @WorldRugby U20 Trophy on Thursday.
— Ochieng' Stephen (@soo_ochieng) July 18, 2023
Head coach Curtis Olago, Patrick Wainaina and Stanslous Shikoli - who got the team's first try - give their thoughts and upcoming plan #WorldRugbyU20s pic.twitter.com/CWqPJEdp2f
Stanslaus Shikoli, who bagged the team's opening try in the tournament has been relegated to the bench following a bout of illness and is replaced by Edmund Omondi at lock.
Vincent Omondi starts ahead of Iddo Kuta at openside while Victor Odhiambo is given the nod on the right wing in place of Alvin Mwamburi who drops to the bench.
Faran Juma, who started last weekend’s match at fullback is moved to flyhalf in place of Eddy Wambugu who is rested for this fixture.
We play Spain on Thursday at 4pm. Come through and support the boys. #WorldRugbyU20s #teamKenya #letsgoChipu 🇰🇪 @AbabuNamwamba @sashamutai @moyasa_ke pic.twitter.com/crniylfVYZ
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) July 17, 2023
The action continues on Thursday, 20 July when the Pool B match between Samoa and Hong Kong China will open proceedings at 10:00 local time.
Uruguay then take on Zimbabwe at 12:00 before the other Pool A match between Scotland at USA at 14:00. Spain and hosts Kenya then play in the final match of round two at 16:00.
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
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