Driftwood 7s: Epic battles expected as Division II pools are confirmed

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RUGBY Driftwood 7s: Epic battles expected as Division II pools are confirmed

Kiplagat Sang • 14:30 - 06.07.2023

Participating teams now know their opponents for the games set to be played over the weekend.

Ahead of the Driftwood 7s Division II tournament in Mombasa on Sunday, the pools have been drawn.

There is expected to be a fierce battle in Pool A given that Western Bulls, Northern Suburbs, Kenya Prisons, and Taita Taveta will square it out for the groups' bragging rights.

Makueni, Mount Kenya University, KCA University, and Kenya Coast Poly are in Pool B, while Pool C has Dala 7s Division II finalists UoE Trojans, NYS Spades, Moi University, and Kilifi. Finally, Embu, AP Warriors, and the South Coast Pirates, who are the KRU Championship semi-finalists, as well as Presbyterian University, are in Pool D.

Stallions, Zetech Oaks, Tum Marines, and Nanyuki Jackals are going to clash in Pool E.

The release of Division II pools come after the National 7s circuit were confirmed a day before.

KCB, who are the circuit leaders, Nakuru, Nondescripts, and Blak Blad are in Pool A, whereas Pool B has Kabras Sugar, Homeboyz, Kisumu, and Mombasa.

Strathmore Leos, Menengai Oilers, Catholic Monks, and Masinde Muliro are grouped in Pool C, while Pool D will see Kenya Harlequin, Mwamba, Daystar Falcons, and Kabarak University square it out.

The Drifwood circuit will be staged at Mombasa Sports Club on Saturday and Sunday.

Driftwood 7s Division II Pools

Pool A: Western Bulls, Northern Suburbs, Kenya Prisons, Taita Taveta

Pool B: Makueni, Mount Kenya University, KCA University, Kenya Coast Poly

Pool C: UoE Trojans, NYS spades, Moi University, Kilifi

Pool D: Embu, AP Warriors, South Coast Pirates, Presbyterian University

Pool E: Stallions, Zetech Oaks, Tum Marines, Nanyuki Jackals

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