KCB eye Embu 7s glory as national 7s circuit enters penultimate leg

The Andrew Amonde-coached side head to Embu sitting at the top of the national sevens circuit standings with 76 points, with two legs remaining.

KCB will be keen to strengthen their position at the summit and maintain their momentum in the race for the overall title.

KCB have been drawn in Pool A alongside Mombasa Rugby, KU Blak Blad and Kisumu Rugby, setting the stage for another highly competitive weekend as teams battle for valuable circuit points.

The bankers come into the tournament after finishing runners-up at the Driftwood 7s in Mombasa a fortnight ago after losing 15-5 to Kabras Sugar in the Main Cup final at the Mombasa Sports Club.

Despite the setback, KCB have enjoyed an impressive campaign so far, winning the Prinsloo 7s and Kabeberi 7s, while maintaining consistency across the circuit to move to the top of the standings.

Head coach Andrew Amonde said: “We have had a good run so far, but we know there is still a lot of work to do. Finishing second in Mombasa showed that we are competitive, but it also reminded us that we must be more clinical when it matters most. Our focus now is Embu, where we want to collect maximum points and keep ourselves in a strong position going into the final leg.”

Amonde added that the team would not underestimate its Pool A opponents, noting that every match will be important in their pursuit of the overall circuit title.

“The pool is competitive, and we have to approach every game with the right mentality. Our objective is to take it one match at a time, execute our game plan and give ourselves the best chance of going all the way. The players are motivated and ready for the challenge,” he added.

Last season, KCB fell short in the title race after Strathmore Leos defeated the bankers 31-21, a result that has strengthened the team's resolve to finish the job this season.

“Last season’s result against Strathmore is still a motivation for us. We came close, but 31-21 showed us how fine the margins are at this level. This season, we have worked hard to put ourselves in a better position, and we want to make the most of the opportunity we have,” said Captain Brian Wahinya.

With 76 points at the top of the standings and two legs remaining, KCB Rugby will be looking to translate its strong form into another tournament victory as the race for the national sevens crown enters its decisive stages.