Kenya Lionesses head coach, Felix Oloo has released his squad lineup to face Colombia on Wednesday, August 25, Rugby World Cup 2021 Repechage qualifier at the Nyayo National Stadium.
Oloo has made key changes in the squad including pairing Phila Olando and Janet Okello up in midfield, Phila will start at outside center compared to the last test where she started at fullback.
Sinaida Nyachio will slot in at fullback while Sinaida Aura will feature on the wing.
Enid Ouma will start in the back-row replacing the injured Sheila Chajira who is still recuperating.
Moreen Muritu will also start the game from the bench.
The Lionesses starting XV
15. Sinaida Nyachio, 14. Sinaida Aura, 13. Janet Okello, 12. Philadelphia Olando, 11. Christabel Lindo, 10. Grace Adhiambo, 9. Judith Auma, 1. Juliet Nyambura (capt), 2. Staycy Atieno, 3. Evelyne Kalemera, 4. Bernadette Olesia, 5. Peruce Muyuka, 6. Mitchelle Akinyi, 7. Enid Ouma, 8. Leah Wambui
REPLACEMENTS 16. Knight Otwoma, 17. Mercy Migongo, 18. Rose Otieno, 19. Naomi Amuguni, 20. Laureen Akoth, 21. Faith Marindany, 22. Sarah Oluche, 23. Moreen Muritu
Colombia’s squad
5. Valentina Tapias, 14. Leidy Garcia, 13. Leidy Soto, 12. Daniela Alzate, 11. Maria Alzuaga, 10. Maria Lopera, 9. Andrea Ramirez, 1. Luxora Suarez, 2. Camila Cardona, 3. Claudia Betancur, 4. Maribel Mestra, 5. Katherine Vallejo, 6. Catalina Arango, 7. Laura Alvarez, 8. Nicole Acevedo.
REPLACEMENTS 16. Natalia Barajas, 17. Sharon Morales, 18. Angela Lozano, 19. Annagith Vargas, 20. Valeria Cuartas, 21. Yina Quintero, 22. Laura Diosa, 23. Isabel Romero
If Kenya beats Colombia in today’s game, they will face four other teams for a chance to compete in the 2021 Rugby World Cup.