WORLD SEVENS SERIES

Minimal changes as Kenya 7s unleash squad for Hong Kong, Singapore 7s

By Amanga collins

Posted on March 20, 2025

Kenya 7s player Brian Tanga tries to hit gap. PHOTO/Mike Lee for World Rugby

Kenya 7s coaching staff has named the squad that will be on duty in the Hong Kong 7s on March 28-30 and Singapore 7s on April 5-6, 2025.

Festus Shiasi has been called into the squad as teenager Jackson Siketi drops out. Jone Kubu, who made his debut last outing, has been retained for the second consecutive appearance.

Kenya 7s regulars

Patrick Odongo, who missed the final two days of the Vancouver 7s due to injury, has been retained. He joins fellow regulars Kevin Wekesa, Vincent Onyala, Denis Abukuse, Brian Tanga, Tony Omondi, and Nygel Amaitsa.

The captains will remain Samuel Asati and George Ooro. Kenya 7s, who finished last in Canada, will play in challenging Pool C alongside Spain, who are in fine form this season.

The pool also features Great Britain and France, all competing for a spot in the knockout rounds.

Pool A features Vancouver Sevens champions Argentina, who will face opposition from Fiji, the USA, and Ireland.

Pool B includes powerhouse teams South Africa, New Zealand, and Australia, with Uruguay also looking to make an impact.

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The World Rugby Sevens Series standings have seen significant shifts, with Argentina continuing their impressive form. Their 19-12 victory over South Africa in Vancouver secured another 20 points, bringing their total to 68 points, edging ahead of Spain, who sit in second place with 64 points.

Fiji, in third place with 62 points, is tied with South Africa. France occupies fifth place with 46 points, while Australia and New Zealand are tied on 38 points each.

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Great Britain sit in the top eight with 32 points, widening the gap to the relegation playoff zone, where Kenya remain in ninth with 15 points, tied with Uruguay. Despite a disappointing run in Vancouver, Kenya 7s still maintain their position ahead of the relegation zone.

The USA slightly improved their standing after picking up nine points in Vancouver, while Ireland remains at the bottom of the standings with seven points.