Safaricom Sevens 2010

The Tusker Safari Sevens XIV gets underway on the weekend of 19th to 21st June 2009 at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. This year’s competition will again play host to teams from various corners of the world.Unknown to many, the Safari Sevens has been a transit point for many who have gone on to hold their own in the international rugby circles.

Since the tournament’s inception in 1996, the Tusker Safari Sevens event has grown to carve itself as one of Africa’s Premier Sevens competitions. 2008/2009 IRB Sevens World Series top try scorer Collins Injera, current Shujaa coach Benjamin Aymiba, former Kenya greats Oscar Osir and Felix Ochieng are just some of the local players who cut their teeth at previous editions of the Safari Sevens.

Springbok Sevens stars, who have been instrumental in South Africa claiming their first overall IRB World Sevens Series title, such as Mzwandile Stick, Renfred Dazel and Vuyo Zangqa – have also participated in previous Safari Sevens tournaments as part of the Emerging Springboks.

Great names have graced the Safari Sevens too. Fiji legend Waisale Serevi – was a guest player during the 2006 tournament – and former Welsh captain Colin Charvis, toured with the Public Schools Wanderers in 1996.

Invitational and national sides from England, Japan, France and Samoa are some of the competing teams that will participate in this year’s competition.

Enjoy the action at Tusker Safari Sevens XIV as we get to see the next crop of world beaters emerging from the RFUEA Grounds.

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