Sportpesa National 7s Circuit heats up as Driftwood 7s pools confirmed

The 36th edition of the Driftwood 7s National Sevens Circuit is set to intensify with the announcement of pools for the upcoming weekend's event at the Mombasa Sports Club. Circuit leaders KCB Rugby, who recently won five consecutive titles at the Kabeberi 7s, will lead Pool B, which also includes Blak Blad, Kisumu RFC, and Uganda's Emerging 7s squad.

Uganda's return to the tournament after a 10-year absence adds an international flavor to the 2021 edition. Pool A features Kenya Harlequin, Kabras RFC, Nondescripts, and hosts Mombasa, while Pool C consists of Menengai Oilers, Daystar Falcons, Nakuru RFC, and invited teams Kilifi and Uganda. NYS Spades, who won the Division Two title at the Kabeberi 7s, are promoted to Division One and are placed in Pool D, where they face the country's top rugby teams.

The Mombasa leg occurs at a crucial juncture in the season-long title race, with KCB currently leading the overall standings and Kabras Sugar trailing by just six points. The outcome of the Mombasa match could significantly impact the broader standings battle. This year's Driftwood deviates from previous stops by not hosting a women's competition and will use the traditional 36-team format.

The Mombasa Sports Club will kick off the tournament's action, with the competition's overall dynamics expected to become more pronounced by the time the event concludes.