The Kenya Lionesses 15s Head Coach Simon Odongo together with his management has made some changes in the squad facing South Africa tomorrow at the Stade Makis, Antananarivo Madagascar at 1:00pm EAT. Naomi Jelagat starts in the lock position replacing Phoebe Akinyi who sustained a concussion on Saturday while facing Madagascar. Other than this change, the starting forwards remain unchanged.
The management has made two positional changes in the backline as mercurial Grace Okulu moves to the outside center while Moreen Muritu will be the starting flyhalf. Faith Livoi will be the starting inside center with the experienced Stella Wafula moving to the blindside wing.
“Mitchell Akinyi joins as the utility forward in place of Jelagat who starts and Angel Charity Juma also replaces Diana Awino as the utility back. Our aim is to ensure that at least each traveling member gets some game time because they worked hard to be part of this squad,” said Simon.
The Lionesses secured their first win against Madagscar beating them 28-5.
Starting Lineup
1. Natasha Emali 2. Naomi Muhanji 3. Jane Chanya 4. Maureen Chebet (VC) 5. Naomi Jelagat 6. Enid Ouma (C) 7. Naomi Amuguni 8. Sheila Chajira 9. Edith Nariaka (VC) 10. Moreen Muritu 11. Stella Wafula 12. Faith Livoi 13. Grace Okulu 14. Freshia Awino 15. Sinaida Nyachio
Reserves
16. Knight Otwoma 17. Noleen Khaleyi 18. Sheila Wesa 19. Mitchell Akinyi 20. Doris Kimani 21. Ann Njeri 22. Christabel Lindo 23. Juma Angel Charity
