A Middlesex charity event will bring an end to the UK rugby sevens season finishing on a high note, this year there is hype surrounding the event as the Kenyan 7s team will be joining the draw.
It is the first time an African nation has appeared in the tournament in its 85 year history.
The Kenyan 7s are known for their deadly speed and fanatical supporters and have competed in many international events.
Critics have argued that this years 16 team line up is the strongest ever and the Kenyans will have to fight off tough competition for the coveted Russell Cargill Trophy including Ben Ryan's England Squad.
"The Middlesex Sevens provides a great opportunity for us to get high quality game time in the run up to the Commonwealth Games and we're delighted to be taking part" said England Head coach, Ben Ryan.
Joe Lydon, the ex-coach to England and Wales 7s, took Wigan to the top of the Middlesex 7s and will be splitting his loyalties this year as he rejoins the contest with the world famous Samurai touring squad.
There will be a 30k prize fund this year with 17,500 earmarked for the winners, there will also be a full day of activities to entertain the spectators including karaoke, cheerleaders, brass band, face painters, souvenir photos, inflatable obstacle course and castle, Rodeo Rugby Ball, Human Demolition Zone, MegaSlide, and Rugby Speed Cage.
The event is organised in aid of two rugby charities; RFU's IPF and RPA but there are many other charities that benefit from the event including Help for Heroes.
Teams will use the tournament as a final chance to practice before the commonwealth games starting in October and Coach Benjamin Ayimba has said that he will be satisfied with a top 3 finish.
The commonwealth tournament is being held in Delhi, India and Ayimba has said he will be adding two more players to his pool of 26 that has served for the last two seasons.
It is the first time an African nation has appeared in the tournament in its 85 year history.
The Kenyan 7s are known for their deadly speed and fanatical supporters and have competed in many international events.
Critics have argued that this years 16 team line up is the strongest ever and the Kenyans will have to fight off tough competition for the coveted Russell Cargill Trophy including Ben Ryan's England Squad.
"The Middlesex Sevens provides a great opportunity for us to get high quality game time in the run up to the Commonwealth Games and we're delighted to be taking part" said England Head coach, Ben Ryan.
Joe Lydon, the ex-coach to England and Wales 7s, took Wigan to the top of the Middlesex 7s and will be splitting his loyalties this year as he rejoins the contest with the world famous Samurai touring squad.
There will be a 30k prize fund this year with 17,500 earmarked for the winners, there will also be a full day of activities to entertain the spectators including karaoke, cheerleaders, brass band, face painters, souvenir photos, inflatable obstacle course and castle, Rodeo Rugby Ball, Human Demolition Zone, MegaSlide, and Rugby Speed Cage.
The event is organised in aid of two rugby charities; RFU's IPF and RPA but there are many other charities that benefit from the event including Help for Heroes.
Teams will use the tournament as a final chance to practice before the commonwealth games starting in October and Coach Benjamin Ayimba has said that he will be satisfied with a top 3 finish.
The commonwealth tournament is being held in Delhi, India and Ayimba has said he will be adding two more players to his pool of 26 that has served for the last two seasons.
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