Pools for the Dala 7s Division One have been released ahead of matches slated for Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu County on Saturday and Sunday.
Pool A has league leader Kenya Harlequin fresh from winning the Kakamega Ingo 7s.
Quins seeded top in Dala 7s
Quins are seeded top and will battle with Menengai Oilers, Strathmore Leos and Mwamba who have landed an invite.
Kabras Dan Angwech races away from Quins defence, Photo Courtesy/ Lesnsah Image.
Pool B has National 7s Circuit holders and Dala 7s Champions KCB Rugby who will face off with Nondies, Blak Blad and Homeboyz Rugby.
Second placed Kabras RFC have again been pooled together with MMUST with Stallions and Kisumu RFC also in the pool.
The final pool consists of Nakuru RFC, Catholic Monks, Daystar Falcons and Zetech Oaks.
KCB Rugby will be eyeing the seventh Dala 7s title.
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Kenya Harlequin hold the top spot in the 2024 National 7s Circuit ahead of the third leg of the campaign.
Led by two-time National 7s Circuit winner Paul Murunga, the Ngong Road-based side has made back-to-back appearances in the finals this season.
Quins emerged victorious in the Kakamega Ingo 7s, earning 22 points, adding on 19 points from their home tournament, bringing their total to 41 points.
Kabras RFC Eric Cantona race clear from Strathmore Leos. PHOTO/Tabby Nashipae
Kabras RFC have dropped to second place after missing out on the final in their home tournament.
Felix Ayange’s charges earned 17 points following a third-place finish, moving their tally to 39 points in the National 7s Circuit.
KCB climbed to third place after an improved performance saw them reach the final of the Kakamega Ingo 7s, earning 19 points and pushing their total to 32.
Catholic Monks have dropped to fourth on the log with 30 points, while Strathmore Leos hold fifth place with 23 points.
MMUST and Menengai Oilers are tied with 22 points each, occupying sixth and seventh positions, respectively.
Nakuru and Nondies are also tied, each with 20 points, and Blak Blad close out the top 10 with 15 points from the two legs.
2024 Dala 7s pools
Pool A
1. Kenya Harlequin
2. Menengai Oilers
3. Strathmore Leos
4. Mwamba RFC
Pool B:
1. KCB RC
2. Nondescript RFC
3. KU Blakblad
4. Homeboyz RFC
Pool C
1. Kabras RFC
2. MMUST
3. Stallions
4. Kisumu (Tournament Hosts)
Pool D
1. Nakuru RFC
2. Catholic Monks
3. Daystar Falcons
4. Zetech Oaks
