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Kenya Sevens ready to roar in World Rugby Challenger series

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The Kenya Men's National 7s player Beldad Ogeta (left), Co Captain Tonny Omondi and John Okoth tackle one of their players during training ahead of the 2023 Rugby Africa 7s tournament to be hosted in Harare Zimbabwe during the naming of traveling squad at KRFUEA Ground. Sept 12, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Mwamba's Brian Mutugi is set for his second appearance in Shujaa colours after being named in the 12-man squad for the opening round of the World Rugby HSBC Challenger 2024 set for January 12-14 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Mutugi, who debuted during the Safari 7s, is the only change from the side that secured victory and Paris 2024 Olympic qualification with a 17-12 cup final win over South Africa in the Rugby Africa Men's 7s last September in Harare, Zimbabwe.

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