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Shujaa stun Australia to inch closer to Cape Town 7s semis

Shujaa star Nygel Amaitsa (left) in action against Australia. [Kenya Sevens,X]

Kenya Sevens came from 12-0 down to stun Australia 19-12 and kick off their Cape Town Sevens campaign on the front foot on Saturday in South Africa.

Shujaa who are in Group B alongside the Australia and Dubai Sevens silver medalists Spain needed to win their opening match to stand a chance of making the semifinals to be played on Sunday.

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