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Shujaa lose to Fiji in Toulouse Sevens opener

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Shujaa's Billy Odhiambo scores a try against Japan [Courtesy-World Rugby]

Kenya Sevens kicked off the Toulouse Sevens on a low note after losing 29-5 to Olympic champions Fiji in their opening Group B match played at the Stade Ernest-Wallon in France on Friday.

Shujaa trailed 17-5 at the break after the Fijians drilled in three tries against Kenya’s one before two unanswered tries in the final half condemned the East Africans to their first defeat in France.

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