Shujaa renew rivalry with South Africa
Shujaa will renew their rivalry with South Africa and Australia when the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship kicks off in Valladolid, Spain, today...
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Kenya's Shujaa rugby sevens team is set to face tough competition in the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Championship in Valladolid, Spain, renewing rivalries with South Africa and Australia.
- Shujaa is in the challenging 'Group of Death' alongside Great Britain, aiming for promotion back to the top tier of the World Rugby Sevens Series.
- Kenya currently sits seventh on the standings with 8 points after a mixed performance in the opening leg in Hong Kong.
- Head coach Kevin Wambua is confident the team has learned from past mistakes, especially their narrow loss to eventual champions South Africa in Hong Kong.
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