Nondies have announced four changes and two positional switches in their lineup for the upcoming Kenya Cup match against Nakuru RFC, scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 PM at the Race Course.
Fidens Tony is set to make his first start after recovering from a long-term knee injury.
Nondies positional changes
He will take up the fullback role, replacing Ronnie Omondi, who shifts back to scrum-half. Ian Mabwa moves from scrum-half to fly-half, stepping in for Timothy Lugalia, who is unavailable for selection.
The midfield remains unchanged, with Billy Omondi and Charles Omondi retaining their spots.
Daniel Okito starts on the left wing, while Wafula Sankara replaces Nyaenya Moseti, who drops to the bench.
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In the forwards, Fred Shisia joins the back row, replacing Brian Marube. Captain Steve Odhiambo and Tony Owuor maintain their positions in the back row.
Maxwell Kipsang comes into the second row to partner with Hillary Baraza, with Ryan Odua moving to the bench.
The front row trio of Yusuf Abdulahi, Zachary Marowa, and Ambrose Ouko remains intact.
Nondies will be looking to extend their perfect start to the season, having won their opening two matches. A victory on Saturday would secure a three-game winning streak before the year ends.
Nakuru RFC, on the other hand, are searching for their first win of the season and will aim to bounce back and end their winless run.
Nondies squad against Nakuru RFC
- Yusuf Abdulahi
- Zachary Marowa
- Ambrose Ouko
- Hillary Baraza
- Maxwell Kipsang
- Steve Odhiambo (C)
- Fred Shisia
- Tony Owuor
- Ronnie Omondi
- Ian Mumbwani (VC)
- Daniel Okito
- Billy Omondi
- Charles Odhiambo
- Sankara Wafula
- Tony Fidens
Replacements:
16. Boniface Ochieng
17. Collins Odwori
18. Elisha Koronya
19. Ryan Odua
20. Charles Omondi
21. Calvin Sheunda
22. Moses Begi
23. Moseti Nyaenya
Tech’ Bench:
Callum Oliver – HC
Moses Wanyaga – AC
Nicholas Samora – PHY
Kevin Otieno – S&C
Kevin Were – TM
