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Mixed results for young side Shujaa in Hamilton 7s

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France's Jonathan Laugel (C) is tackled during the World Rugby Sevens Series match between France and Kenya at Waikato Stadium in Hamilton on January 26, 2019. (Photo by MICHAEL BRADLEY / AFP)

A 19-15 win over France not enough to send Paul Murunga’s men to the last eight. 

Kenya’s 19-15 win over France yesterday in New Zealand served as a mere consolation as the side failed to progress to the Hamilton Sevens Cup quarters. There was no reprieve for Shujaa, who had a similar fate at last year’s opening two legs in Dubai and Cape Town.

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