This archive report was first published on 16 July 2021.
Kenya Under-20 national rugby team captain John Baraka will make his debut for Kabras Sugar FC on Saturday in a crucial Kenya Cup match against Top Fry Nakuru RFC at Moi Showground in Nakuru.
Baraka's debut comes on the back of his impressive performance in leading the Chipu team to retain the Barthes Cup last weekend.
He will be joined by fellow U20 players Collins Indeche and William Opaka in the team's bench.
Kabras will be seeking to leapfrog leaders KCB at the top of the standings with a win in Nakuru.
The team has been boosted by the return of six players who missed last weekend's match due to Kenya Simba's duties.
However, only six of the nine players who returned will make the matchday squad.
The team's front row will consist of Joseph Odera, Hillary Mwanjilwa, and Eugene Sifuna, who replaces Teddy Akala.
Mitch Jaoko has been switched with Brian Juma in the second row and will partner with Hillary Odhiambo.
George Nyambua, who scored two tries for Kenya Simba, will replace Thomas Simiyu at number 8.
Kevin Wekesa and Jeanson Musoga will maintain their positions at open flanker and eighth man respectively.
Brian Tanga is back at scrum-half, demoting Dan Angwech to the bench, as Ntabeni Dukisa maintains his position at number 10.
The team's wings will be occupied by Felix Ayange, Alfred Orege, and Walter Okoth, who are joined by Bryceson Agesa and Kenya Simba's new star Jone Kubu.
