Nondies head coach Callum Oliver has named his 23-man squad to face South Coast Pirates at the Ngong Racecourse Grounds in Nairobi, making three changes to the lineup.
In the front row, Elisha Koronya replaces Collins Odwori at loosehead prop, joining Zachary Marowa at hooker and Yusuf Abdulahi at tighthead prop.
The second row will feature Hillary Baraza and Ryan Odua.
In the back row, Fred Shisia replaces Charles Omondi as the inside flanker, while Brian Amaitsa starts as the outside flanker. Tony Odhiambo will anchor the pack at number eight and will captain the side in the absence of Steve Odhiambo.
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The half-back combination remains unchanged, with Ronnie Omondi at scrum-half and Tony Fidens at fly-half, controlling the tempo of play.
In the back three, Moseti Nyaenya replaces Daniel Okito on the openside wing, Sankara Wafula moves to the blindside wing, and Calvin Sheunda retains his place at fullback.
The midfield sees one change, with Bruce Odhiambo coming in as the outside center, replacing Charles Odhiambo. He will partner with Billy Omondi, who maintains his role at inside center.
Starting XV
1. Elisha Koronya
2. Zachary Marowa
3. Yusuf Abdulahi
4. Hillary Baraza
5. Ryan Odua
6. Fred Shisia
7. Brian Amaitsa
8. Tony Odhiambo (C)
9. Ronnie Omondi
10. Tony Fidens
11. Sankara Wafula
12. Billy Omondi
13. Bruce Odhiambo
14. Moseti Nyaenya
15. Calvin Sheunda
IMPACT
16. Stephen Owino
17. Eric Shimoli
18. Ambrose Ouko
19. Wallace Mundia
20. Tony Owuor
21. Ian Mumbwani
22. Kinyua Wayaki
23. Moses Begi
