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South Africa thrash Shujaa in Sydney 7s opener

Kenya's Kevin Wekesa (right) scores a try past South Africa's James Murphy

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.

Photo credit: Glenn Nicholls | AFP 

What you need to know:

  • Shujaa launched their campaign at Sydney from the wrong blocks, losing to continental rivals South Africa 31-5 in their Pool “B” opener on Friday
  • Kevin Wekesa scored the sole try for Shujaa against Blitzbokke, who led 21-0 at the break, touching down five tries and three conversions to blow away the Kenyans
  • Despite sitting at the top of the Series with 63 points, All Blacks are yet to win a leg in the Series, having finished second in the last two legs of Cape Town and Hamilton respectively

Kenya Sevens pray for a swift reprieve when they face Series leaders New Zealand and Uruguay at Sydney Sevens at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

This is after Shujaa launched their campaign at Sydney from the wrong blocks, losing to continental rivals South Africa 31-5 in their Pool “B” opener on Friday.