London Sevens: Kenya drawn in tough pool

Kenya are now ranked 13th on the log with 26 points, a point ahead of Wales and four ahead of Japan

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byAbdulateef Ahmed

September 7, 2025

Kenya have been drawn against Olympic champions Fiji, Samoa and France in Pool ‘B’ of the next month’s London Sevens.

Shujaa picked a poor three points after finishing 13th in Singapore over the weekend.

Paul Murunga’s side beat Spain 21-5 in the 13th place playoff final. Kenya are now ranked 13th on the log with 26 points, a point ahead of Wales and four ahead of Japan as the race for relegation hots up with two tournaments remaining.

The team that finish 15th on the log will get relegated and their place will be taken by Ireland, winners of last weekend’s World Sevens Series qualifiers in Hong Kong.

Full Draw

Pool A: South Africa, Argentina, Canada, Japan

Pool B: Fiji, Samoa, France, Kenya

Pool C: England, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland

Pool D: USA, Australia, Wales and Spain

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