The HSBC SVNS Play-Off in Madrid, scheduled for May 31 to June 2, has been confirmed following the conclusion of the Challenger Series.
The top four teams from this playoff will qualify for the 2025 HSBC SVNS, slated to begin later this year.
Kenya 7s pool B
Kenya 7s are placed in Pool B alongside Spain, Samoa, and Chile. Spain and Samoa, both finishing in the bottom four in the HSBC SVNS, will be making their playoff debut, while Kenya 7s and Chile qualified for this competition after securing top-four finishes in the Challenger Series.
Kenya 7s captain Vincent Onyala races on for a try. PHOTO/Mike Lee for World Rugby.
In Pool A, former Kenya 7s coach Mike Friday, now with USA, will face off against Canada, Uruguay, and Germany. Uruguay and Canada will be making their second consecutive appearances in the competition.
The winners and runners-up from each pool will advance to the semifinals and earn a spot in the 2025 event.
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The Challenger Series, introduced in February 2020, aims to enhance the development of rugby sevens globally and provide a clear pathway for promotion to the top level of the sport.
The 2024 edition featured events in Dubai, Montevideo, Krakow, and Munich, contributing to the growth of rugby sevens since its introduction as an Olympic sport in the Rio 2016 Games.
Pool A: USA, Canada, Uruguay, Germany
Pool B: Spain, Samoa, Kenya, Chile
