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Shujaa off to flying start in Cape Town

Tom Sarg (with ball) of Samuari tackled by Andrew Amonde (C) and Geoffrey Okwatch of Shujaa during their Tusker Safari Sevens 2019 tournament match against Samurai at RFUEA Grounds on October 20, 2019. Shujaa won 19-14. Photo/Stafford Ondego/www.sportpicha.com

Kenya Rugby Sevens team Shujaa is on course for the Main Cup quarter-finals of the Cape Town Sevens after holding their nerve to beat Samoa 24-19 in a Pool D match yesterday.

With the result, Kenya are top in their pool with three points, same as newcomers Ireland who shocked Australia with a 26-21 victory in another pool D match.

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