Former Kenya 7s coach Paul Murunga is aiming for the stars after a successful 15s performance with Kenya Harlequins.The tactician saw them rise from relegation zone to playoff where they lost 22-8 to Kabras RFC in the semifinals.The Ngong-Road based side finished their 2022 National 7s circuit campaign at respectable seventh position with 53 points, a fifth-place finish at the Driftwood 7s being their best performance at the circuit, having lost two other fifth-place finals at their home tournament Christie’s 7s and Prinsloo in Nakuru.Our approach to the new week proudly sponsored by Paul ‘Boi’ Mutsami #SSS#COYQ#ReignSupreme📸 @dkwere pic.twitter.com/LRjTIHdkGf— Kenya Harlequin (@KenyaHarlequins) June 19, 2023 According to Pau, his team has been thoroughly sharpening skills with their gaze set on the ultimate prize, the overall title.”The team has prepared well. We have had six weeks of preseason training with around 32 players set to play in the local circuit. We have had our gym sessions, skills sessions, and starting with Dala, we are hoping to have a successful 7s season,” Pau told Mozzart Sport.The former Kenya U20 7s coach also expressed his commitment to harnessing the potential of young players that will leave a mark on the circuit.##NAJAVA_MECA_7340221##”From last season, we’ve had a good number of good and young players. Our strongholds will be basically to execute our strongholds. We have a number of young good players (22), and hopefully they will play well,” he offered.In an effort to enhance the squad’s depth and resource, the tactician has scouted new promising faces who will embody the style and values of Harlequins. Among the new faces are Amon Wamalwa from Homeboyz Rugby and Felix Nang’ole from Nondies RFC.Gor Mahia crowned 2022-2023 FKFPL champions”A few players have joined us from different clubs. Homeboyz, Impala, Sigalagala, Nondies, our main aim is to ensure they blend in with the seasoned players to ensure that they play as a team. Although the timing was a bit late, hopefully they will settle faster,” he said.Reflecting on the triumphs of the previous season, Pau attributed their impressive finish to the unwavering dedication of his players both on and off the field.”The finish in last season’s game was due to the players committing themselves to training and during the game. Nothing has changed. Ambrose Rachier reveals retirement plans on the aftermath of Gor Mahia’s 20th titleThe only thing is that now we focus on the 7s version and we’ve done our best. You can only judge a team by the result. We are eager to know if what we have put in as a team will reflect in the local circuit,” he told Mozzart Sport.The tactician who won the National 7s circuit with Homeboyz RFC in 2016 and 2018 also gave a glimpse to the preparation of the team noting; “Our target is to improve on our skillset, individual play in terms of defense and attack, then as a team we are targeting to have our set pieces that is scrum downs and lineouts.”We are inching ever closer to the 2023 National Sevens Circuit which kicks off with the opening leg in Kisumu on Saturday 1 July 2023. Get the full itinerary here https://t.co/tK9H7TCtDE#NSC2023 #Dala7s#Driftwood7s#Prinsloo7s#Christie7s#Tisap7s #Kabeberi7s pic.twitter.com/e3U6589WSd— Kenya Rugby (@OfficialKRU) June 17, 2023 Kenya Harlequins have won the Dala 7s title in 2011 and 2012. They will be looking to showcase their true-Quin character and win another title in this year’s Dala 7s set for July 1 and 2 at the Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu.
