ZIMBABWE’s sevens rugby side, the Cheetahs will renew their rivalry with rivals Kenya at the IRB Sevens Rugby World cup after being drawn in the same group with the regional powerhouses at the pool allocation draw for the Sevens Rugby World Cup conducted in Russia on Thursday.
DANIEL NHAKANISO SPORTS REPORTER
Kenya and Zimbabwe are joined by Samoa and minnows Philippines in Pool C of the global event which takes place at the iconic Luzhniki Stadium from June-28-30.
While Zimbabwe will fancy themselves against Philippines, they will however face an uphill task against both Samoa and Kenya, who are both core teams on the HSBC World Sevens Series.
The Kenyans, under former England coach Mike Friday have been a revelation on the world circuit this season upstaging giants South Africa and New Zealand while Samoa are a force to reckon with at the world stage.
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Thursday’s draw saw the 24 participating teams being split into six pools of four teams. The top team from each pool, together with the two best runners-up will progress to Cup quarter-finals.
Pool A: Australia, France, Spain, Tunisia
Pool B: South Africa, Scotland, Japan Russia
Pool C: Kenya, Samoa, Zimbabwe, Philippines
Pool D: New Zealand, USA, Canada Georgia