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Shujaa falls to World champions France in Dubai Sevens opener

Shujaa star Patrick Odongo in action. [Shujaa, X]

Ball handling errors and poor kicking marked Kenya Sevens return to the World Rugby Sevens Series on Saturday morning as Shujaa went down 24-19 to Olympic and World champions France in their Dubai Sevens opener.

Gregoire Arfeuil scored in his debut to hand France a second minute 7-0 lead with Paulin Riva adding the extras.

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