Kenya Harlequin Head Coach Paul Murunga has made several changes to his squad ahead of their match against Kisumu RFC at RFUEA Grounds.
Mohammed Khaider will start at tighthead prop, while Dessaily Wafula and Adam Mugo also feature in the starting lineup.
Emmanuel Mavala and Frank Aduda have swapped positions and will retain lock duties.
The coach has retained scrum-half Lucky Dewald and fly-half Faren Juma. In the midfield, Mathew Ouma and Paul Mutsami are paired together for the second consecutive weekend, while Dave Mwangi shifts to the left wing.
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Charles Kinyanjui returns to start at open-side flanker, with Leonard Fogang dropping to the bench.
Evin Asena will continue in the role of full-back. Kenya Harlequin will be aiming to apply pressure on Nondies, who currently sit in fourth place.
Kenya Harlequin squad
1. Dessaily Wafula 2. Adam Mugo 3. Mohammed Khaider 4. Emmanuel Mavala 5. Frank Aduda 6. Joshua Chisanga 7. Bill Abuom 8. Sheldon Kahi (C) 9. Lucky Dewald 10. Faren Juma 11. Dave Mwangi 12. Mathew Ouma 13. Paul Mutsami (VC) 14. Charles Kinyanjui 15. Evin Asena
IMPACT 16. Jeff Kiragu 17. Winston Otieno 18. Abel Matanda 19. Toulemonte Thibaut 20. Bradley Odero 21. Patrick Wainaina 22. Arnold Onzere 23. Leonard Fogang
TECH Murunga – Head Coach Asst. Coaches: Simon Odongo Brian Onyiego Gerald Omondi – Physio Mung’ei – Team Manager
