Kenya Simbas head coach Ian Snook has named five new players in the starting line-up ahead of Germany in the ongoing 2019 Rugby World Cup qualifier Repechage in France.
The four-Philip Ikambili, George Nyambua, Samson Onsomu, Peter Kilonzo and Darwin Mukidza will be starting in their third match after losing to Hong Kong and Canada as they replace Coleman Were, Andrew Amonde, Felix Ayange, Collins Injera) and Nelson Oyoo respectively.
Oliver Mang’eni, Martin Owila and William Reeve are joined by 21-year old Ephraim Oduor on the bench.
Unfortunately, both Kenya and Germany’s chances ended on matchday two after losing to Hong Kong and Canada. Australian Angus Gardner will officiate the Kenya-Germany clash with George Clancy and Sara Cox being his assistants.
Kenya started the repechage tournament with a heavy 19-65 defeat in the hands of Canada before losing 42-17 to Hong Kong in the second round.
Germany had a promising start beating Hong Kong 26-9 without a bonus but lost 29-10 to Canada. Sitting third with four points, Germany cannot catch up with Canada even if they beat Kenya with a bonus.
Canada/Hong Kong will play World champions New Zealand, Springboks, Six Nations side Italy and Africa champions Namibia in pool B come September 2019 in Japan.
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