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Chipu to face Hong Kong China in last pool match at World under 20 Rugby Trophy

Chipu, the national rugby under 20 side will be facing off with Hong Kong China in their final pool match of the World Rugby Trophy at Nyayo Stadium tomorrow.

The 12pm match will see Curtis Olago coached side where he has made two changes where Eddy Wambugu returns at fly-half as Faran Juma slots to fullback. Alvin Mwamburi replaces the injured Felix Chacha in the midfield.

Kenya will be playing for pride after losing their opening match 34-25 to Samoa and 48-18 to a rampant Spain in the second match.

On their part, Hong Kong China lost 53-0 to Spain in their opening match before losing 30-27 to Samoa.

Skipper Michael Wamalwa believes the side has to minimize errors if they harbour ambitions of beating their opponents tomorrow.

In other fixtures, winless Zimbabwe take on the USA (10 am), Samoa face Spain(2 pm) and Scotland take on Uruguay at 4 pm.

Squad 

15. Faran Puma, 14. Victor Odhiambo, 13. Alvin Mwamburi, 12. Mike Wamalwa (captain), 11. James Olela, 10. Eddy Wambugu, 9. Patrick Wainaina, 1. Geylord Ngasi, 2. George Otieno, 3. Mike Oduor, 4. Edmund Omondih, 5. Andy Cole Omolo, 6. Laban Kipsang, 7. Vincent Omondi, 8. Jacktone Omondi REPLACEMENTS 16. Jeremy Odhiambo, 17. Brian Makaya, 18. Raymond Chacha, 19. Stanslous Shikoli, 20. James Tsinalo, 21. Brian Mwendwa, 22. Spencer Davies, 23. Raphael Wanga. 

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