Kenya's Under 20 rugby side face a stern test as they take on top of the table USA in the World Rugby Trophy today at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland.
It will be a tough test for Simon Jawchire's charges after two defeats against Uruguay (25-7) and the Netherlands (51-3) to end hope for a place in the semifinal.
The African champions will face a formidable USA outfit who have won their opening matches, beating Uruguay 32-15 and The Netherlands 44-33.
Jawichre said his charges would have to improve their basic core skills and defensive alignment if they were to win the match.
"We have reviewed and resolved to sort those niggly areas, which are individual mistakes like tackling and defensive set-ups plus mini-unit attack mechanics by looking keenly at contact points,” added Jawichre.
He said the spirit in the team is still high despite the defeats. “The boys are relishing the battle and remain positive of a good match. The truth is that if we correct those errors, we will be competitive,” said Jawichre
He said: "The lineout is also an area where we struggled in the match against Netherlands and it's not a quick fix. However, we will be looking to be secure in our throw. As far as the the scrum is concerned, we are solid and I believe it's an area where we can lay a platform to launch quick balls and get tries," he observed.
The tactician said USa are a physical and quick well-coached side. " They are bound to test us to the limit and more often, they capitalise on their opponent's weaknesses," he added.
The Catholic University Monks coach said he will start with Darrell Oluoch, Brian Shile, and Geylord Ngasi in the front row, with Eugene Etale and Cleain Okumbi as the lock pairing.
Skipper Andy Cole Omollo, Nathan Tsindoli and Iddo Kuta are in the back row.
In the backs, Patrick Wainaina and Jackson Siketa start as the half-back pairing as Phillip Okeyo and Michael Wamalwa will patrol the midfield as Brian Kiptanui, Alvin Khavoli and James Olela are in the back three. The match will kick off at 4:30 pm (East African Time).
