The stage is set for the highly-anticipated 10th leg of the 2022/23 World Rugby Sevens Series, which will take place in the picturesque city of Toulouse, France from 12-14 May 2023. The pools have been announced, and the excitement is palpable as teams gear up to battle it out for top honors in what promises to be a thrilling and action-packed event.
Among the teams that will be competing in Toulouse is the Kenyan national rugby sevens team, Shujaa. Drawn in Pool A, they will face off against some of the toughest competition in the tournament, including series leaders New Zealand, Uruguay, and Canada. It’s going to be an uphill battle for Shujaa, but they are no strangers to adversity, and they will undoubtedly give it their all on the pitch.
After nine rounds of the season, Shujaa is currently sitting in 13th place on the standings, with 37 points. The team knows that they must put in a stellar performance in Toulouse if they hope to finish at least 11th overall. Doing so would ensure that they retain their core status and avoid a playoff to determine the 12th team for the reimagined series, which will be whittled down from 16 to 12 teams starting in 2024.
The pressure is on for Shujaa, and they are well aware of the stakes. They have been training hard and honing their skills in preparation for the tournament. They know that they will be facing off against some of the best teams in the world, but they are confident in their abilities and are determined to give it their all.
The other pools are equally exciting, with some of the top teams in the world going head-to-head in what promises to be a spectacle of rugby sevens. Pool B sees Argentina taking on Great Britain, Spain, and Germany, while Pool C features Fiji, France, South Africa, and the USA. Pool D includes Samoa, Australia, Japan, and Ireland.
As the tournament draws closer, rugby fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the action that is about to unfold in Toulouse. With so much on the line, every team will be looking to put their best foot forward and leave it all on the pitch. It’s going to be an unforgettable event, and the world is watching as the best of the best compete for glory in one of the most exciting tournaments in rugby sevens.
