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Kenya Lionesses lose to Russia in Madrid 7s opener

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New Zealand's Theresa Fitzpatrick (R) leaps over Kenya's defenders to score a try in their women's rugby sevens match at the Robina Stadium at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast on April 13, 2018. [AFP PHOTO]

Kenya Lionesses kick-started their Madrid 7s campaign on a low after losing 43-0 to Russia in a match played on Saturday afternoon.

Russian Elena Zdrokova scored three first-half tries before adding a fourth in the second half to inspire the Asians to a massive opening win in the Madrid tourney.

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