Kabras Coach Dominique Habimana expects a tough contest as his side takes on KCB in the Kenya Cup final set to be played at the Nandi Bears Club on Saturday, 2pm.
The experienced tactician spoke about the overall campaign, saying, "Rugby, being a contact sport par excellence, requires that the players' bodies be properly conditioned for each and every game.
Two straight wins over their rivals this season has made many believe that they are the clear favourites to win this season’s title but Habimana knows that there is a difficult task ahead.
“As a team, this season has been especially taxing because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, due to all the required protocols and restrictions, but we've tried our best to comply and keep ourselves and our families and community safe.”
“From a tactical, rugby point of view, it's been fun having a look at the new and interesting things our various competitors have put together, and we hope to have provided them with similar entertainment! " he said.
Meanwhile both sides have named their starting lineups ahead of the match. Kabras have named a strong starting XV in hope of winning their first title since 2016.
Kabras Sugar XV: 15. Jone Kubu,14. Felix Ayange (v.c),13. Timouci Senaite,12. Bryceson Adaka,11. Derrick Ashihundu,10. Ntubeni Dukisa,9. Brian Tanga, 1.Hillary Mwajilwa, 2. Eugene Sifuna, 3. Asuman Mugerwa, 4. Hillary Odhiambo, 5. Brian Juma, 6. George Nyambua, 7. Dan Sikuta (c), 8. Jeanson Musoga
REPLACEMENTS 16. Teddy Akala,17. Joseph Odero,18. Ephraim Oduor,19. Kevin Wakesa, 20.Collins Indeche,21. Barry Robinson,22. Valerian Tendwa,23. Alfred Orege
Defending champions KCB have made one change for the clash.
Peter Kilonzo slots in at inside center ahead of Levy Amunga who starts from the bench as Essau Otieno sits this one out completely.
KCB XV: 15. Darwin Mukidza, 14. Isaac Njoroge, 13. Vincent Onyala, 12. Peter Kilonzo, 11. Jacob Ojee, 10. Johnstone Olindi, 9. Samuel Asati, 1. Oscar Simiyu, 2. Griffin Musila, 3. Patrick Ouko, 4. Nick Ongeri, 5. Oliver Mangéni, 6. Steve Wamai, 7. Andrew Amonde, 8. Rocky Aguko
REPLACEMENTS 16. James Ochieng, 17. George Gichure, 18. Nelson Nyandat, 19. Brian Munyali, 20. Felix Ojoo, 21. Michael Wanjala, 22. Shaban Ahmed, 23. Levy Amunga