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Odera makes 12 changes as Kenya face Portugal in crunch Repechage tie

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Kenya Simbas and United States players in action during their RWC 2023 Final Qualifying Tournament match at The Sevens Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. [World Rugby]

Simbas head coach Paul Odera has made a total of twelve changes as the Simbas take on Portugal in their second clash at the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final Qualification Tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Saturday from 3pm local time.

Amon Wamalwa,21, will debut for Simbas at fly half while 19-year-old Joshua Weru who came off the bench for a try scoring debut in last Sunday's loss to the USA will make his first full start for the Simbas at number eight in place of Bethuel Anami who is rested for this fixture.

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