The race for the national seven series enters the penultimate stage today with the Kabeberi sevens at the RFUEA ground
Only two points separate the protagonists, KCB (82) and Strathmore Leos (80), with one round left after this weekend's event. The Dala Sevens is on September 13-14 in Kisumu.
The two sides have been the form teams in the circuit, with each winning two tournaments.
The bankers won Driftwood and Christie Sevens, while the varsity emerged top at the Prinsloo and Embu Sevens.
KCB coach Dennis Mwanja believes it will boil down to depth and execution on who will carry the overall crown after pulsating five weeks of high-octane rugby.
“It's been a tough and competitive series. Now we are in the home straight, so in my view, it's going to be depth and execution on attack, defence and the kickoff reception. I believe it will come down to the last tournament,” he said.
Mwanja charges will open their campaign against Mean Machine, then face Mombasa Sports Club, before a tricky contest against Nakuru RFC in Pool A.
Fresh from winning the Embu Sevens fortnight ago, Strathmore Leos face a tough pool in the shape of Quins, Impala and Mwamba. Coach Willis Ojal said they cannot underestimate any of the three teams in the pool.
“We are more than ready for the three teams we are facing. We will take it one match at a time and, most importantly, qualify for the quarters,” noted Ojal.
Embu Sevens surprise package, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), have a date with Daystar Falcons, Catholic University Monks and Homeboyz RFC in Pool C.
Pool D sees a battle between Menengai Oilers and Kabras, alongside Embu RFC and Kisumu. The two giants are looking for improvement after an underwhelming campaign so far, where they have played second fiddle to both KCB and Strathmore.
The top two sides in each pool qualify for the quarterfinals, while the teams placed third and fourth head to the classification matches.
