Embu 7s pools announced, Masaku 7s postponed

Organizers of the long-awaited Embu 7s have released the pools ahead of the kickoff set for Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 at the Njukiri Showground in Embu. The teams will be seeking to flex muscles ahead of the National 7s Circuit whose kickoff is penciled for late June.

Defending Champions Strathmore Leos will spearhead a strong contingent in Pool A that features Meru RFC, Kabarak RFC, and Kabete Stallions who will be seeking to battle it out for the top spot. The Leos will be seeking to improve their performance after a not-so-good 15s season.

In Pool B, Menengai Oilers will be up against Kirinyaga Stallions, Northern Suburbs, and NYS Spades.

Pool C will see Bungoma and Kisii 7s champions Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology lock horns with Kenya Cup side Nondies RFC, Rongai Morans, and Mwea Eagles.

Great Rift 10s aside hosts and runners-up Nakuru RFC are in Pool D alongside hosts Embu RFC, Presbyterian University, and Strathmore Catullus. Nakuru RFC will be keen to clinch the final title after losing 24-12 against KCB RFC in the Nakuru 10s aside finals.

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Catholic Monks who recently dropped to the Championship league are in Pool E together with Oscar Okaron’s charges; Administration Police, Chuka Vikings, and Menengai Zuri.

Pool A: Strathmore Leos, Meru RFC, Kabarak University, Kabete Stallions

Pool B: Menengai Oilers, Kirinyaga Stallions, Northern Suburbs, NYS Spades

Pool C: MMUST, Rongai Morans, Nondies, Mwea Eagles

Pool D: Nakuru RFC, Embu RFC, Presbyterian University, Strathmore Catullus

Pool E: Catholic Monks, Administration Police, Chuka Vikings, Menengai Zuri

Masaku 7s postponed

Meanwhile, the traditional Masaku 7s which was set to make a comeback after seven years in the cold has been postponed. Masaku 7s was scheduled for the same dates as Embu 7s; June 10 and 11 at the Machakos Golf Club, but it has been postponed to a later date.

Since its launch in 2012, the event has attracted massive crowds, causing traffic along Mombasa Road. This would be the second event to be held in Machakos this year after the Benjamin Ayimba tournament which was held over the Easter holiday.