Team News: Pirates Squad Against Mongers

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March 18, 2022

Pirates vs Mongers: 19th March 2022, Kings Park Arena 4 pm EAT
Kelvin Balagade, Frank Kidega, Conrad Wanyama, Issac Massa, and Arnold Atukunda are back in the starting 15 against Mongers at the Kings Park Arena on Saturday 19th March 2022. Conrad Wanyama returns to start at scrum-half, he will be partnered by William Nkore at the fly-half position. Captain Ivan Magomu is joined in the midfield by Isaac Massa who will also take on the co-vice captain duties. Speedster Arnold Atukunda who has been out due to injury returns to start on the right-wing and Solomon Banawa on the other. Timothy Kisiga lines up at full-back to complete the back three. Frank Kidega is the only alteration to the tight five that took to field in the Round Twelve victory against Rhinos. He will pack down with Sydney Gongodyo, allowing Abel Agum to take a rest with the weekend following the team’s rotational policy. Co-vice captain Nathan Bwambale retains his spot in the front-row with Alema Ruhweza and Peter Bisaso on either side. Ayera Desire will wear the number 8 jersey, with Mubarak Wandera starting at the open side. Kelvin Balagade returns at number 6 in the place of Uganda 7s cranes teammate Alex Aturinda who takes a well-deserved rest this weekend. A six/two forwards/backs split is preferred for the finishers. With Sunday Jaguar, Ivan Wavamunno, Edgar Pajob, Douglas Komakech, Moses Zziwa, and Ivan Cadri as the forwards cover. Stephen Alur and Paul Bagota to be called upon to finish on the backs front. Date: Saturday, March 19 Kick-off: 16H00 EAT Venue: Kings Park Arena

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