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Shujaa seek redemption against Ireland

Vuiviwa Naduvalo

Fiji’s Vuiviwa Naduvalo is tackled during the mens match between Fiji and Kenya during day one of the World Rugby Sevens series at FMG Stadium in Hamilton on January 21, 2023.
 

Photo credit: Michael Bradley | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Shujaa took off from wrong blocks when they fell to the World Rugby Sevens Series leaders New Zealand All Blacks 29-05 in their opening Pool “D” match on Friday
  • Shujaa were unable to make use of their second half possession, and twice kicked away possession, both times punished by Cody Vai and Rokolisoa who landed his brace to confirm the full time score
  • Kenya must produce a good performance in the next three legs of the series in Hong Kong, Singapore and Toulouse if they are to avoid relegation play-offs

Kenya Sevens start on the back foot when they confront  Ireland in their second duel of the Hong Kong Sevens at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday 6.28am. 

Shujaa took off from wrong blocks when they fell to the World Rugby Sevens Series leaders New Zealand All Blacks 29-05 in their opening Pool “D” match on Friday.