S. OchiengStrathmore Leos set lofty targets in return to 7's Circuit
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 12.05.22. | 21:00
The varsity side are hoping to claim the overall Series Circuit set to return this year
Varsity side Strathmore Leos have set an ambitious target of winning the 2022 National Rugby 7's Series Circuit which is set to make its comeback in the country after a two year hiatus occasioned by the novel coronavirus pandemic that ravaged worldwide.
Last weekend, the Louis Kisia coached side got their season build up for the circuit off to a perfect start as they defeated Menengai Oilers 19-12 in the final of the Embu 7s tournament held at the Njukiri Showgrounds to dethrone Oilers as the champions.
Leos Tuko?🗣️
— Strathmore University (@StrathU) May 10, 2022
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This past Saturday, @strathleos27 were crowned champions in the #Embu7s after defeating defending champions, Menengai Oilers, 19 - 12, in the final stage at Njukiri Showgrounds.
Congratulations @strathleos27 #GoPlacesWithSU#BeMore#BeStrathmore #XXVII pic.twitter.com/j93ldFgDxi
Following the performances, Kisia was left delighted with the display from his team as he revealed their lofty ambitions for the upcoming circuit.
“Our target is to give the best performance that Strathmore has ever given on the circuit. Back in 2009, we won the National Series Circuit and that is what we want to replicate this year. It is achievable with the work we continue to put in,” the coach told Raga House.
Additionally, Kisia hailed the benefit of staring the journey early in terms of preparations whch will be key in their ambitious quest.
“Having Embu 7s as a pre-tournament into the circuit is very important. It helps in building momentum and makes it easy for the coach to determine the appropriate team to select for the games in terms of who is a starter and who is a finisher,” he added.
Strathmore Leos emerge as the #Embu7s 2022 Champions@strathleos27 pic.twitter.com/fCf0Ura2Zx
— Embu Sevens 2022 (@Embu7s) May 8, 2022
The 2022 National 7s Circuit will kick off on Saturday 21 May with the George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial 7s getting things underway. The circuit will still maintain the traditional six rounds starting with the opening two legs of the Kabeberi and Christie Sevens before heading to Kakamega, Mombasa, Kisumu and Nakuru for the subsequent legs.
National Sevens Circuit Schedule
21/22 May: George Mwangi Kabeberi Memorial 7s, RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
28/29 May: Christie 7s, RFUEA Grounds, Nairobi
11/12 June: Kakamega 7s, The Bull Ring, Kakamega
18/19 June: Driftwood 7s, Mombasa Sports Club, Mombasa
2/3 July: Dala 7s, Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, Kisumu
9/10 Jul: Prinsloo 7s, Nakuru Athletic Club, Nakuru
