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Defending champions Shujaa and 2021 losing finalists Germany are the top ranked sides following the pool stage draw conducted for the two-day tournament
Defending champions Shujaa and 2021 losing finalists Germany are the top seeds for this year’s Safari Sevens taking place from November 17-19 at the RFUEA Ground.
Shujaa are in Pool A alongside Red Wailers, Uganda, SA All Stars and Tropic 7s while Germany headline Pool B which features Morans, Samurai, KCB and Western Province Select.
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19:49 - 15.11.2023
RUGBY Kevin Wekesa reveals why completing his studies will help a huge deal in making Kenya Sevens do well in 2024
Wekesa admitted that it had been difficult to strike a balance between rugby and mechanical engineering studies, but given he has now completed them ahead of a year set to be monumental for his international career, it will help a great deal.
Safari Sevens is returning after a two-year hiatus and will be held at its initial home (RFUEA) having been staged at Nyayo Stadium in 2021.
The tournament is open to international representative sides, professional and amateur clubs, invitational teams, university and school teams.
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13:32 - 14.11.2023
RUGBY 15 teams confirm participation as Safari Sevens makes grand return
A total of 15 teams including the defending champions, Kenya Sevens have confirmed participation at the Safari Sevens tournament this weekend.
Shujaa defeated Germany 12-5 in the cup final two years ago while Kenya Morans secured third place after overcoming Red Wailers 12-5.
The Kenyan sides will therefore hope to make a statement at the event with Shujaa keen to defend their title while also using it as part of their preparations for the 2023-24 Challenger Series as well as the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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17:30 - 08.11.2023
RUGBY KRU set to bid to make Safari Sevens an annual HSBC World Series leg in future
Mutai has revealed why both the East Africa Pamoja bid, as well as the plan to make Safari Sevens get back to the heights of attracting a large crowd of spectators could help the union in bidding for a HSBC World Sevens annual leg in future.
Meanwhile, the Lionesses headline the women’s competition which features Uganda, TUKS 7s, Cubs and Tropic 7s.
Tickets for the three-day event are available and those who wish to attend the opening match on Friday November 17 will pay Ksh500 for a regular ticket and Ksh2,000 for a VIP one.
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14:00 - 08.11.2023
RUGBY KRU seals partnership worth millions with EABL ahead of Safari Sevens tournament
Kenya Rugby Union pockets Ksh. 15 million to cover both the Safari Sevens and the Elgon Cup event this November after sealing deal with EABL.
On Saturday and Sunday, the prices will increase with fans spending Ksh1,000 if they wish to buy a regular ticket, and Ksh3,000 for a VIP slot.
They can also buy a seasonal ticket for the entire duration of the tournament which will set them back Ksh2,000 (regular) and Ksh5,000 (VIP).
Safari Sevens Men’s Competition
Pool A: Shujaa, Red Wailers, Uganda, SA All Stars, Tropic 7s
Pool B: Germany, Morans, Samurai, KCB, Western Province Select
Women’s Competition
Lionesses, Uganda, TUKS 7s, Cubs, Tropic 7s
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