Shujaa drop to ninth place quarter-finals in Hong Kong
Kenya's Kevin Wekesa (right) scores a try past South Africa's James Murphy during their World Rugby Sevens series match at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney on January 27, 2023.
A late rally from Shujaa, who trailed 19-0 at the break proved futile when they lost to South Africa 26-17, moments after they went down to Ireland, Dubai Sevens losing finalists, 26-14 in Pool “A” outing
Shujaa had the previous day lost 29-5 to the 2022/2023 World Rugby Sevens Series leaders New Zealand All Blacks Sevens
New Zealand, winners of the Sydney and Los Angeles legs of the Series, upheld their clean run, defeating Ireland 26-7 to top the pool with nine points
Kenya Sevens now face Cape Town Sevens champions Samoa in the ninth place quarter-finals at Hong Kong Sevens II on Sunday 4.06am after flopping at the pool stage.
Shujaa lost the battle to Dubai Sevens champions South Africa and Ireland on Saturday, a day after losing to Sydney and Los Angeles champions New Zealand All Blacks.
