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Kenya Sevens thump USA but fall to Argentina in Madrid

By Washington Onyango | 5yrs ago

Will Thomas of Wales (L) and Willy Ambaka of Kenya reacts at the conclusion of their men's rugby sevens round two match durin the Sydney Sevens rugby tournament at Bankwest Stadium on February 1, 2020. (Photo by SAM MOOY / AFP)

The Kenya national rugby sevens men’s team thumped USA 38-7 to win their third successive match at the Madrid Sevens before losing to Argentina 21-7 in the fourth match on Sunday

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