KCB RFC has passed Shujaa skipper George 'Japolo' Ooro fit for the Prinsloo Sevens slated for this weekend in Nakuru.
Ooro, who recently joined the bankers from Strathmore Leos, limped off with muscle cramps in the knee during their 10-5 win over arch-rivals Kabras RFC in the Driftwood semifinals.
Head coach Dennis Mwanja said Ooro passed the fitness test on Wednesday and is ready and raring to go as the bankers chase back-to-back wins.
"Ooro trained on Wednesday and has seen off the knock and is in the squad for selection. He played a key role in Mombasa, and I am delighted he has been able to train with the rest of the squad."
Mwanja expects a competitive tournament in Nakuru. "We know the task ahead is not going to be easy, but we are more than ready to take on any opponent. The boys have trained well, and the confidence within the camp is encouraging. We are going all out to win it."
The Thika-Road side has been drawn in Pool 'C' where they face Nondies, Catholic University Monks and Kisumu RFC. Mwanja wants his charges to carry the momentum from Mombasa to Nakuru.
"We are in a good place, but the pool will be tricky. Nondies are a tough team to beat and have improved in the last couple of years, while Catholic University were the surprise package last season and can't be underestimated alongside Kisumu,” said Mwanja.
He added, “We have a target on our back. Everyone will want to beat us, and we have a couple of tweaks which will surprise everyone for the two days in Nakuru."
Mwanja is expected to make minimal changes to the squad that took part in Mombasa. Jenkins Kipruto, Vincent Onyala, Emmanuel Opondo, Festus Shiasi, Elvis Olukusi and Bob Muhati are all expected to travel.
Others are Floyd Wabwire, Dominic Sande, Steven Osumba, George Ooro, Davies Nyaundi, Michael Wekesa, and Lionel Ajeliti.
The bankers lead the standings with 22 points having secured maximum points from the opening leg.
Strathmore Leos are placed second on 19 points with Kabras placed third on 17 points Nakuru and Oilers complete the top five after the season opener
