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Shock as Kenya pull out of Dubai Invitational Sevens

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Kenya Sevens in action at Dubai Sevens Series last year.[Courtesy-World Rugby]

Kenya Sevens and Kenya Lionesses were dealt a big blow on Friday evening after the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) pulled out the two national rugby teams from the 2023 Dubai Invitational Sevens tournament set to kick off on Friday.

The union issued a late statement on Thursday stating that the teams will not travel as planned due to logistical challenges.

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