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Shujaa beat USA, book duel with South Africa after Hong Kong exit

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Kenya Sevens fly half Nygel Amaitsa (left) in action against France at Hong Kong Sevens. [World Rugby]

After being knocked out of the Hong Kong Sevens Main Cup contention, Kenya Sevens bounced back to beat USA 17-10 in the ninth-place semifinal playoffs played at the Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday.

Shujaa lost 14-7 to defending World Rugby Sevens champions France in their penultimate final Group C match to bow out of the quarterfinal contention.

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