Prinsloo pools out ahead of weekend action

Dala 7s winners Homeboyz have been seeded first for the penultimate round of the 2022 National Sevens Circuit, the Prinsloo 7s, set for 9 and 10 July 2022 at the Nakuru Athletic Club.

The Deejays, who became the fourth different winner on this year’s circuit, have been grouped in Pool A alongside Catholic Monks who held them to a 17-17 draw in pool play last weekend in Kisumu, Kabras Sugar and Western Bulls.

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Menengai Oilers, beaten finalists in Kisumu, headline Pool B which also features Masinde Muliro, hosts and city rivals Nakuru and Kisumu.

Reigning National Sevens Circuit champions KCB are in Pool C with three Ngong Road sides Nondescripts, Impala and Kenya Harlequin while Pool D features Mwamba, Strathmore Leos, Blak Blad and the Vihiga Granites.

The tournament in Nakuru sees reigning circuit leaders KCB (75 points) hold a slim three-point lead over second-placed Menengai Oilers (72 points) while Strathmore Leos (66 points), Mwamba (63 points) and Homeboyz (60 points) close out the top five.

The second-tier competition has attracted a total of 24 teams led by the Daystar Falcons who were relegated from the first division after an impressive four tournament run. Other teams to look out for in this tier include Makueni, Kabarak University, Egerton Wasps, Administration Police Warriors and Mount Kenya University.

Prinsloo 7s Division 1 Draw

Pool A: Homeboyz, Catholic Monks, Kabras, Western Bulls

Pool B: Menengai Oilers, Masinde Muliro, Nakuru, Kisumu

Pool C: KCB, Nondescripts, Impala, Kenya Harlequin

Pool D: Mwamba, Strathmore Leos, Blak Blad, Vihiga Granites

Division 2 Draw

Pool A: Daystar Falcons. Northern Suburbs, Busia Borderrucks, Cooperative University

Pool B: Makueni, CITAM Kisumu, KCAA Stormers, TUK Mustangs

Pool C: Kabarak University, Jumia Pay South Coast Pirates, KCA Sparxx, Molo

Pool D: Egerton Wasps, USIU Martials, Eldoret, JKUAT Cougars

Pool E: Administration Police Warriors, Stallions, Mombasa, Dagoretti Bulldogs

Pool F: Mount Kenya University, Sigalagala, Embu, Meru