Rugby: Shujaa's status hangs by thread after finishing last in London

Fiji's Josua Vakurunabili (L) goes to tackle by Kenya's Jeff Oluoch (R) during match between Fiji and Kenya on the first day of the London 2019 World Rugby Sevens Series on May 25, 2019. (Courtesy)

Kenya’s hopes of maintaining their status as a core team in the World Sevens Series received a blow following a last-place finish at the London Sevens yesterday.

This was after the Paul Murunga-coached team lost 26-17 to Japan in the 13th place final.