Shujaa almost there as search for crucial slot enters last lap
Kenya Sevens endured a difficult outing at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain but still stayed on course for a place in next season’s HSBC SVNS Division One...
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The Kenya Sevens team, Shujaa, is on the verge of securing a core Division One spot for next season's HSBC SVNS Championship, despite an eighth-place finish at the Valladolid Sevens in Spain.
- Shujaa currently sits eighth overall with 14 points, holding an eight-point lead over ninth-placed Uruguay heading into the final round.
- The team secured crucial points through a mixed performance, including a win against Great Britain but losses to strong contenders like Australia and South Africa.
- The upcoming Bordeaux Sevens in France will be the deciding factor, where Shujaa faces a challenging pool including South Africa, Fiji, and Great Britain.
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