Shujaa seeded top for Safari Sevens

Kenya's Shujaa are the top seeds for this year’s Safari Sevens which kicks off at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday 30 October 2021. They have been drawn in Pool A alongside Zimbabwe, Germany and Nigerian side Stallion 7s.

Two-time winners Samurai headline Pool B which also comprises SA All-Stars 7s Academy, Red Wailers and Chipu 7s while Spain, defending champions Morans, Uganda and KCB make up Pool C.

The top two sides from each pool as well as the best two third-placed finishers will advance to the Cup quarter-finals on Sunday as they seek to lay their hands on the overall title.

The women’s tournament has attracted five teams and will be played on a round-robin basis. Kenya will field two teams with Zimbabwe, Uganda and South Africa’s Titans Rugby Academy rounding off the field.

Foreign teams are expected in the country on Thursday and Friday this week. Meanwhile, the Kenya Rugby Union has clarified that children under the age of 12 will be allowed to access the tournament. Age grade and veterans rugby will act as the curtain-raiser for the 2021 edition of the tournament making a comeback after missing last year owing to the Covid-19 pandemic which had paralyzed sporting activities globally.

Safari Sevens Pools

Pool A: Shujaa, Zimbabwe, Germany, Stallion 7s

Pool B: Samurai, SA All-Stars 7s Academy, Red Wailers, Chipu 7s

Pool C: Spain, Morans, Uganda, KCB

Women

Kenya Lioness I, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Titans Rugby Academy, Kenya Lionesses II