RUGBY AFRICA CUP

Uganda lady cranes ring changes in squad to face Madagascar

South Africa's Faith Tshauke goes over for her first Test try against Uganda. PHOTO/COURTESY

Uganda Lady Cranes have made three changes to their squad ahead of their crucial second match against Madagascar in the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup, set to kick off 3:00 PM EAT this afternoon at Stade Makis in Antananarivo.

Head coach Charles Onen has responded to Saturday’s tough opening 62-6 loss to South Africa by tweaking his starting XV aiming to bounce back and secure a win.

Peace Nemira earns a start at blindside flanker, while Phiona Nantongo comes in at hooker, replacing Joan Najjuma who drops out of the squad. In the replacements, Latifa Tiko is named on the bench, joining fellow impact options Christine Kokoi, Jeniffer Nakale, Mastula Namboozo, and Comfort Angayika.

The forwards pack features Doreen Sijali as loosehead prop, Phiona Nantongo hooker, Doreen Mbabazi at tighthead prop, with Proscovia Mukyala and Hellen Acanit in the second row.

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Nemira is joined in the back row by Suzan Adong who is the openside flanker and Angella Nanyonjo at number eight.

In the backs, Juliet Nandawula starts at scrum-half, linking up with fly-half Bushira Namutebi.

The wing duo includes Agnes Nakuya on the left wing and Janet Nandudu on right wing, while the midfield will be marshaled by Lydia Namabiro at inside centre and Grace Nabaggala at outside centre. Samiya Ayikoru continues at full-back.

Uganda Lady Cranes Squad vs Madagascar starting XV

1. Doreen Sijali

2. Phiona Nantongo

3. Doreen Mbabazi

4. Proscovia Mukyala

5. Hellen Acanit

6. Peace Nemira

7. Suzan Adong

8. Angella Nanyonjo

9. Juliet Nandawula

10. Bushira Namutebi

11. Agnes Nakuya

12. Lydia Namabiro

13. Grace Nabaggala

14. Janet Nandudu

15. Samiya Ayikoru

Replacements

Cabrine Kirabo

Tina Akello

Christine Kokoi

Latifa Tiko

Racheal Mufuwa

Jeniffer Nakale

Mastula Namboozo

Comfort Angayika

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