Odongo, Wekesa to feature in French Super sevens

Kenya Sevens stars Patrick Odongo and Kevin Wekesa will represent Monaco Rugby Sevens in the 2025 French Super Sevens season, which kicks off on August 16 in Mont-de-Marsan, France.

The two players are expected to miss the ongoing National Sevens Circuit in Kenya as they join the 16-team professional rugby sevens league.

Odongo and Wekesa, who made headlines in June for becoming the first Kenyan players to compete in India's inaugural Rugby Premier League, now aim to make an impact in Europe.

Wekesa is no stranger to the French circuit, having competed with Monaco Rugby Sevens in 2024, winning bronze in Pau and silver in La Rochelle.

Odongo, on the other hand, will be making his debut in the high-profile tournament.

Their team, Monaco Rugby Sevens, will be gunning for the overall title, last won in 2022 with the help of another Kenyan star, Alvin ‘Buffa’ Otieno.

The squad hopes to reclaim the title from defending champions Barbarian Rugby Club this year. Additional professional players are expected to join Odongo and Wekesa in Monaco’s lineup, though names are yet to be confirmed.

The absence of the duo will be felt in the local competition. Wekesa had earlier helped Kabras Sugar RFC to a third-place finish in the Driftwood 7s, while Odongo's Daystar Falcons struggled, finishing 12th.

 Despite this, both players are set for a bigger stage as they test their mettle among Europe’s elite.

The sixth edition of the French Supersevens maintains the previous year’s format with three summer legs followed by a grand finale in Paris at the La Défense Arena.

 The tour includes events on August 16 in Mont-de-Marsan, August 23 in Dax, and August 30 in Pau, france, where Wekesa has previously triumphed.

Their participation again highlights Kenyan talent's growing influence on the global rugby sevens scene.