Fans of Sevens rugby around the world should set their reminder for mid-week action when the 2023 World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series kicks off in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The first round of two will be played over three days from Thursday, April 20 to Saturday, April 22 at the Markotter Stadium.
Uganda was drawn in Pool C alongside Korea Republic, Jamaica, and Brazil. Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens 2022 silver medallists Zimbabwe are in Pool A.
World Rugby Challenger Series Pools – Round 1/2
- Pool A: Germany, Tonga, Zimbabwe, Belgium.
- Pool B: Chile, Hong Kong China, Papua New Guinea, Italy.
- Pool C: Uganda, Korea Republic, Jamaica, Brazil.
On Day One, Uganda will face Brazil at 11.28 a.m. EAT and Jamaica at 2.32 p.m. EAT. Pool action will be concluded on Day Two against the Korea Republic at 10.38 a.m. EAT.
The knockout phase will begin on the afternoon of Day Two and conclude on Day Three. The winner, at the end of the two rounds of this Challenger Series, will enter a four-team playoff at the London Sevens in May to play for promotion to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series 2024.
Uganda’s squad have camped at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sports for the past two weeks in preparation for this tournament. The final squad will be named on Monday afternoon.
