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Will Shujaa invoke spirit of 2016 Singapore 7s to reclaim the title?

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Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua (left) and Andrew Amonde celebrate after Shujaa beat Ireland in their Singapore Sevens opening match. [World Rugby]

In 2016, Kenya were playing Argentina in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens when Shujaa legend Collins Injera slotted a penalty drop kick from the ten-metre line to beat Argentina 15-12 with the final kick of the match.

The victory earned them a final date with Fiji whom they upset 30-7 to lift their maiden World Rugby Series title.

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