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Four changes are expected in the Simbas team in Kenya before the second qualifying match for the Rugby World Cup against Uganda on Saturday.
According to sources, Kabras collector Dalmas Chituyi who replaced two tries against Zimbabwe in the 45-36 win, will start against the cranes.
Chituyi's physicality and work rate were critical as the Simbas defeated the Sands last week in an entertaining match.
Martin Owila and Oliver Mangeni pivotal roles when they came in as impact substitutes and can be given the whim to start against a Ugandan combative pack.
Jacob Ojee of the KCB could start at the wing instead of the inexperienced Edward Anya. Speaking after the team's training session at Impala Club yesterday, team manager Simiyu Wangila said they were expecting a meeting. Ugandan fight after defeat in Kampala against first leg 34 to 16.
"It will not be easy.Remember last year we drew with them at home and they will be competitive" He added that Simiyu said the areas of improvement include defensive organization and alignment. "Our wing defense alignment needs to be better and our work to the breakdown must be good. We lost a lot of turnover in Zimbabwe and this is an area we need to improve, "added Simiyu.
The Simbas are second with eight points after the two wins against Morocco and the Zimbabwe, but they are seven drifting Namibia with three games to play.After the Uganda match, the playoffs will take a break for a month and resume with Kenya welcoming Tunisia before going to Windhoek to face Namibia in their last match.
The round robin winner will qualify for the Rugby World Cup with the second-ranked finalist alongside other teams who will finish second in their respective matches. The team of 23 players for the match will be named today by Ian Snook at the RFUEA
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