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Kenya Breweries Limited has boosted the coffers of host team Nakuru RFC who will be counting on home ground advantage this weekend
Nakuru RFC have received a Ksh2 million boost from Kenya Breweries Limited to host the third leg of the National Sevens Circuit the Prinsloo Sevens set to take place at Nakuru Athletic Club this weekend.
The Nakuru derby between Menengai Oilers and Nakuru RFC promises to be a highlight of the event, as both teams face off in Pool B alongside Nondies and Catholic University Monks.
Kabras Sugar, leading the Sevens Circuit log with 41 points, finds itself in Pool A, where they will compete against Western Bulls, Homeboyz, and Kisumu.
Dala Sevens champions KCB will headline Pool C which also includes third-place finishers in Mombasa’s Driftwood Sevens, Kenya Harlequins, three-time National Sevens Circuit champions, Masinde Muliro University, and Kenyatta University's Blak Blad.
Meanwhile, Pool D features four-time champions Mwamba RFC, Daystar Falcons, Zetech University Oaks, and Strathmore Leos.
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RUGBY Intense rivalries await as Prinsloo Sevens pools revealed
Excitement builds as 2023 Prinsloo Sevens pools are announced.
“We are ready for the tournament which has attracted a very good number of top teams. Everything is in place and the facilities are also in good shape ahead of the competition. We thank KBL for their generous support which will go a long way in ensuring the success of the tournament,” said Nakuru RFC chairman Ombui Ratemo.
“This support will play a pivotal role in meeting the event's financial requirements and elevating the overall experience for players and fans alike. We deeply appreciate KBL's commitment to supporting sports in our country and we look forward to providing a great rugby experience to our fans.”
The Nakuru leg follows the completion of the first two legs last month, the Dala Sevens in Kisumu, won by KCB RFC, and Driftwood Sevens which Kabras Sugar claimed after beating Oilers in sudden death.
“We are delighted to once again celebrate a sport that has put Kenya on the global map. Our continued investment in the sport is tied to a noble ambition to support the development of the sport and we are therefore proud to once again show our support towards this year’s Prinsloo Sevens,” said Anthony Wasilwa, KBL Rift Region Area Development Manager.
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KCB are second on the National Sevens Circuit log with 39 points while Strathmore are third with 32.
Oilers are in fourth place on the standings with 31 points, four more than Kenya Harlequin in fifth while Mwamba RFC complete the top six with 26.
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