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Kenya Sevens aiming to pick up where they left off in Hong Kong

By Rodgers Eshitemi | 7yrs ago
Rugby Union - Fiji v Kenya - World Rugby Sevens Series - Hong Kong Stadium, Hong Kong, China - April 8, 2018 - Kenya's Billy Odhiambo is tackled by Fiji's Samisoni Viriviri. REUTERS/Bobby Yip Rugby Sevens

Kenya Sevens are fired up, as they prepare for this weekend’s Singapore Sevens, the eighth leg of the 2017/2018 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Coming off a dismal performance at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, where they finished eighth overall, Shujaa will be seeking to continue with their impressive performance in the global series.

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