Shujaa fall to Fiji in Bordeaux Sevens opener
Kenya’s national rugby sevens team Shujaa suffered a difficult start at the Bordeaux Sevens after falling 31-12 to Fiji in their opening Pool C match..
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Kenya's national rugby sevens team, Shujaa, suffered a 31-12 defeat to Fiji in their opening match of the Bordeaux Sevens tournament in France.
- Fiji scored early and maintained control, with tries from Terio Veilawa, George Bose, Tanivanuakula, and two from Apete Narogo.
- Shujaa's tries came from Patrick Odongo and Kevin Wekesa.
- The loss puts pressure on Shujaa in their quest to remain among the top eight teams in the HSBC SVNS standings and secure Division One status.
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