Tisap 7s: Kabras, Menengai Oilers learn opponents as pools are confirmed
By Joel Sang, August 25, 2023After over a two-week break, the National 7s Circuits make a return, with the first edition of Tisap 7s set to be held at the Eldoret Sports Club in early September.
Tisap 7s is expected to serve some exhilarating actions over two days, as Eldoret will witness matches between September 2 and 3.
Tisap 7s pools
Kenya Rugby Union has announced the groupings, with KCB, who won the Christie 7s, are set to face off with Blak Blad, Homeboyz, and Mombasa in Pool A.
Strathmore Leos Menengai Oilers, Catholic Monks, and Masinde Muliro are in Pool B.
Kabras Sugar, the circuit leaders, will battle Kenya Harlequin, Daystar Falcons, and Kisumu in Pool C, while Pool D will see Mwamba, Nondescripts, and the University of Eldoret Trojans clash.
Going into the two-day action, Kabras Sugar lead KCB by two points in the standings. Playing schedules and division two pools are expected to be announced later.
This is the first time that Tisap7s will be held in Eldoret after the tournament replaced Kakamega 7s. The move will see Eldoret Trojans enjoy a home advantage.
The National 7s Circuit action goes back to Eldoret for the first time since 2018.
Pool A: KCB, Blak Blad, Homeboyz, and Mombasa
Pool B: Strathmore Leos, Menengai Oilers, Catholic Monks, MMUST Rugby
Pool C: Kabras RFC, Kenya Harlequins, Daystar Falcons, Kisumu RFC
Pool D: Nakuru RFC, Mwamba RFC, UOE Trojans, Nondescripts