Nondies have made four changes to their squad ahead of their Kenya Cup encounter against Menengai Oilers at the Nakuru ASK Showground on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
In the forward pack, Collins Odwori and Ambrose Ouko retain their places in the front row, while Boniface Ochieng makes way for Zachary Marowa.
Nondies locks
The second row remains unchanged with Hilary Baraza and Maxwell Kipsang continuing their partnership.
In the back row, skipper Steve Odhiambo shifts to blindside flanker, Fred Shisia takes the openside, and Tony Owuor comes in at number eight, with Brian Amaitsa making way.
In the backline, Ronnie Omondi and Ian Mumbwani continue their roles in the halfback positions. Charles Odhiambo stays at center, while Sankara Wafula replaces Moses Begi.
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The back three features Daniel Okito on the left wing, Chrispin Omondi on the right, and Salem Adoyo, who replaces Dominic Osino after impressing in the Kenya Sevens setup.
Nondies will be aiming for their seventh consecutive win, but face a tough challenge against an unbeaten Menengai Oilers side.
Nondies Starting XV:
4:00 p.m.
- Collins Odwori
- Zachary Marowa
- Ambrose Ouko
- Hilary Baraza
- Maxwell Kipsang
- Steve Odhiambo (C)
- Fred Shisia
- Tony Owuor
- Ronnie Omondi
- Ian Mumbwani
- Daniel Okito
- Charles Odhiambo
- Sankara Wafula
- Chrispin Omondi
- Salem Adoyo
Bench:
- Stephen Owino
- Elisha Koronya
- Eric Shimoli
- Adrian Wallace
- Charles Omondi
- Geoffrey Magoro
- Moseti Nyaenya
- Martin Juma
Menengai Oilers Starting XV:
- Tomasi Ochieng (R)
- Oliver Tambo
- Denzel Lunalo
- Brian Omondi
- George Mutei
- Brian Kadenge
- Rowan Ambani
- Isaac Karanja
- Ibrahim Maloba
- Kinywa Waiyaki
- H. Ochieng
- Martin Juma
- Muinde Makau
- Timothy Omondi
- Kariuki Kanyiri
Bench:
- George Ochieng
- Godfrey Oyare
- Stephen Darunga
- Raymond Lilako
- Kelvin Masibo
- Rodgers Omanyi
- Brian Mwangi
- Ian Odhiambo
