The Melrose Sevens Hall of Fame will soon welcome its newest inductee, the legendary Kenyan rugby player, Collins Injera.
In a ceremony to be held on April 6th, 2023, at the historic Greenyards in Melrose, Scotland, Injera will be honored for his exceptional 16-year career with the Kenya Sevens team, during which he scored an impressive 271 tries, making him second on the all-time highest try scorer list of the World Sevens series.
Collins Injera outstanding run
Injera’s induction into the Melrose Sevens Hall of Fame is a fitting tribute to his outstanding achievements in the world of rugby sevens, which he has played at the highest level. The event will be a black-tie dinner, and it is expected to draw many of the sport’s leading figures, as well as fans from all over the world.
In a statement, Collins Injera expressed his delight at being inducted into the Hall of Fame and his eagerness to visit the Greenyards, which he described as the home of rugby sevens. He also expressed his gratitude for the honor and stated that rugby sevens had meant so much to him over the years.
“I am really looking forward to visiting the Greenyards, the home of rugby sevens, a game that has meant so much to me and I am really honoured to be being inducted into the Melrose Sevens Hall of Fame. I look forward to seeing everyone in Melrose next week and being part of the event”
Delighted at Collins Injera’s induction
The Melrose Sevens Tournament Director, Phil Morris, also expressed his delight at Injera’s induction into the Hall of Fame. Morris described Injera’s career on the Sevens circuit as “incredible” and emphasized that the tournament organizers were looking forward to welcoming the rugby legend to Melrose.
“It’s fantastic news that Collins is able to join us in person to be formally inducted into the Melrose Sevens Hall of Fame, he had an incredible career on the Sevens circuit and we look forward to welcoming here to Melrose”
The Melrose Sevens is one of the most prestigious rugby sevens tournaments in the world and has a long and storied history. The tournament was first held in 1883 and is considered to be the birthplace of rugby sevens. The Greenyards, where the tournament is held, is a hallowed ground in the rugby world, and the induction of Collins Injera into the Hall of Fame is a testament to the rich tradition of the tournament and the sport of rugby sevens.
