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Shujaa began their Hong Kong Sevens campaign on the back foot after a 29-5 defeat to World Rugby Sevens Series leaders New Zealand in their Group D opener on Friday.
The New Zealanders dominated the opening exchanges, landing three tries through Leroy Carter, Dylan Collier and Akulia Rokolisoa with Ngarohi McGarvey-Black and Rokolisoa adding conversions for a 19-0 lead.
Shujaa captain Nelson Oyoo went over the whitewash to make it 19-5 at the stroke of half time.
In the final half, Shujaa were unable to make use of their second half possession as they twice kicked away possession.
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