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Kenya Sevens rally to reach World Rugby Challenger Series semifinals

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Samuel Asati of Shujaa (center) in action at the World Rugby Challenger Series in Dubai.[World Rugby]

Kenya Sevens on Saturday qualified for the last four of the ongoing World Rugby Challenger Series in Dubai after coming from behind to shake a stubborn Japan 21-19 in the quarterfinals.

Shujaa begun the tournament on a high on Friday after thumping Mexico 41-0 and Uganda 29-7 before losing 24-12 to Germany on Saturday in their final Group C match.

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