Strathmore Leos head coach Willis Ojal has made five adjustments to his lineup for their Impala Floodlit Plate semi-final clash with Mwamba RFC, set for Saturday at Impala Club.
In the front row, Kenya U20 player Bramwel Anekea steps in at tighthead prop, with Dedan Maurice moving to the bench. Raymond Chacha and Dennis Tuibei retain their positions in the front row. The second row pairing of Stanslaus Shikoli and Victor Mboya remains unchanged.
Changes in the back row see Leo Opiayo and Joseph Otieno make way for Ted Khasera and Leshan Yiaile, while Dennis Mbilah continues at number eight.
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Daryl Wendo is set to start alongside Gideon Makumi in the absence of Russel Momanyi, who is replaced by Suliyan Japasso, with Gabriel Ayimba shifting to the wing.
In the backline, Felix Njenga and Shem Okola start in the midfield, with Mikael Sultan named at fullback. The Leos, who were defeated 24-8 by Nondies in the quarterfinals, will aim to secure a strong finish in the tournament.
Strathmore Leos Starting XV
- Raymond Chacha
- Dennis Tuibei
- Bramwel Anekea
- Stanslaus Shikoli
- Victor Mboya
- Ted Khasera
- Leshan Yiaile
- Dennis Mbilah
- Daryl Wendo
- Gideon Makumi
- Suliyan Japasso
- Felix Njenga
- Shem Okola
- Gabriel Ayimba
- Mikael Sultan
Replacements
16. Mathew Arina
17. Almasi Wachira
18. Dennis Kisingu
19. Dedan Maurice
20. Mark Akide
21. Luke Cheptile
22. Lee Njorohio
23. Victor Sanganyi
Technical Bench
- Willis Ojal
- Ian Masheti
- Nahashon Owino
- Joseph Gacheru
- Evans Bet
