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Shujaa knocked out of Hong Kong sevens after defeat to France

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Kenya Sevens star Jone Kubu in action against Spain at Hong Kong Sevens. [World Rugby]

Kenya Sevens' dreams of making the Hong Kong Sevens quarterfinals were shattered on Saturday morning after losing to France 14-7 in a penultimate final Group C match played at the Kai Tak Stadium.

Despite an improved performance where they secured a win and two losing bonus points, Shujaa fell short of the quarterfinals after Spain's victory over Great Britain.

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