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FALSE START FOR KENYA: 7s team register only two wins in IRB Seven series opening leg

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Kenya's Billy Odhiambo vies with France's Terry Bouhraoua (C) and Jeremy Aicardi during the World Rugby Men's Seven Series match between Kenya and France on December 2, 2016 in Dubai. / AFP PHOTO / STRINGER

National Sevens rugby team ended their first World Rugby Sevens Series outing with only two wins out of their five in Dubai yesterday.

After winning only a match at the group stage, Kenyans had to make do with a run for the Challenge Trophy previously known as the Bowl. The pressure to beat Canada was immense, as the boys walked from the tunnel to cheers from the Kenyan fans who are known to ask for more than just a win.

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