KCB RFC are heading into the Prinsloo Sevens this weekend full of confidence after their impressive win at the Driftwood Sevens.
With momentum on their side, the team is determined to keep their lead in the National Sevens Circuit alive in Nakuru.
The bankers, who triumphed 15-14 over the varsity side Strathmore Leos inMombasa, have been drawn into Pool C alongside the Ngong Road-based sideNondescripts, the Catholic University of East Africa (CUEA), and Kisumu RFC.
Speaking ahead of the tournament during a training session in Ruaraka, KCBRFC Head Coach Dennis ‘Ironman’ Mwanja said: “We know the task ahead is not going to be easy, but we are more than ready to take on any opponent we will face. The boys have trained well, and the confidence within the camp is encouraging. We are going all in to win it.”
After Driftwood, KCB Rugby lead the standings with 22 points, having securedmaximum points from the tournament.
Leo’s follow closely with 19 points,while Kabras Sugar sit third on 17 points.
Nakuru RFC and Menengai Oilers round off the top five with 15 and 13 points respectively.
Kenya Sevens captain George Ooro, who sat out the Mombasa final due tomuscle cramps, has been declared fit and ready for action. He will reunite withFloyd Wabwire, whose standout performance was key to the team’s victory.
“Everyone will be eager to play KCB RFC at the Prinsloo Sevens. I know for afact that everyone wants to beat us. It is going to be an amazing outing, and Icannot wait to play after my difficult show in Mombasa. I am settling in well andready to leave a mark,” noted George ‘Japolo’ Ooro.
Coach Mwanja is expected to make minimal changes to the squad that tookpart in Mombasa. Jenkins Kipruto, Vincent Onyala, Emmanuel Opondo, FestusShiasi, Elvis Olukusi, Bob Muhati, Floyd Wabwire, Dominic Sande, StevenOsumba, George Ooro, Davies Nyaundi, Michael Wekesa, and Lionel Ajeliti areall expected to travel
