The pools for the 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, have been announced.

South Africa will join Kenya, Cook Islands, and Trinidad and Tobago in Pool B of the tournament.

Reigning champions New Zealand, who have won all four Commonwealth gold medals to date, have been drawn in Pool A alongside Canada, Nigeria and tournament hosts, Scotland.

Pool A – New Zealand, Canada, Scotland, Nigeria
Pool B – South Africa, Kenya, Cook Islands, Trinidad and Tobago
Pool C – Samoa, Wales, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia
Pool D – England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Uganda

The Commonwealth Games sevens rugby will take place on the 26th and 27th of July at the Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow.

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