Lionesses, Colombia parade squads ahead of World Cup qualifier
Reading Time: 3min | Tue. 24.08.21. | 18:40
A win for Kenya will see them face four other teams in the qualifiers including Samoa.
Kenya Lionesses head coach Felix Oloo has released his squad that is set to take on Colombia in the Rugby World Cup 2021 Repechage qualifier at the Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday.
Oloo who doubles up as the Top Fry Nakuru head coach has made three changes to the squad at handed South Africa a run for their money in their final test match.
Lionesses registered a spirited performance in the second test as they lost to a narrow 29-22 courtesy of a last gasp try from skipper Lusanda Dumke following a 66-0 drubbing in the reverse fixture.
CAPTAIN'S RUN!
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) August 24, 2021
Final preps for @kenyalioness ahead of the tie against @fecorugby at Nyayo National Stadium
Kicks off 3.00pm
Wednesday 25 Aug 21
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The three chances include Sinaida Nyachio, Sinaida Aura and Enid Ouma who have been drafted into the starting lineup due to injuries and tactical decisions.
Nyachio is deployed at fullback with Aura featuring in a tactical change on the wing as Ouma starts in the back-row replacing Sheila Chajira who has not recovered in time from an injury sustained in South Africa.
Other tactical tweaks in the squad include Cynthia Camila who is out with an injury will be replaced by Janet Okello, who started the last test at fullback, moves to outside centre, pairing up in midfield with Phila Olando.
Lionesses have pitched camp in a bio-bubble at the Parklands Sports Club with Oloo polishing up on set pieces and rucks as they look to dominate the lineouts and scrums.
The Technical Meeting is underway ahead of the @rugbyworldcup Repechage match taking place tomorrow. The @kenyalioness and @fecorugby Management teams are in attendance together with the Match Commissioner, Referee Manager, Head of Security, and Tournament Director. pic.twitter.com/JQ2PTbpGxa
— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) August 24, 2021
A win over Colombia will see the Lionesses face four other teams for a place in the 2021 Rugby World Cup after punching their ticket to this stage of the competition after finishing second behind South Africa in the 2019 Rugby Africa Women’s Cup.
Kenya Lionesses squad
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 squad
15.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
