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Kenya Sevens lose to Japan to bow out of Los Angeles Sevens

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John Okoth of Kenya Sevens 9right) in action against Australia at Los Angeles Sevens.[Courtesy-Kenya Sevens]

Kenya Sevens were on Sunday morning knocked out of the Los Angeles Sevens after a disappointing 7-5 defeat at the hands of bottom placed Japan in their final Group C match.

Poor ball handling skills and indiscipline cases saw Japan deny Kenya an easy route to the Main Cup knock out stages.

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