Shujaa finish 10th at Hong Kong Sevens

Kenya Sevens mixed run at the second last leg of the 2024-2025 HSBC SVNS ended on Sunday after finishing a distant 10th at the Hong Kong Sevens.

This is after Shujaa conceded a last minute try to go down to South Africa 19-17 in the ninth-place final playoffs played at the Kai Tak Stadium.

The East Africans had a poor start to the match after finding themselves trailing 12-0.

Shilton van Wyk gave South Africa an early lead with a try in the opening minute before youngster Gino Cupido broke away down the right wing to score the second try that extended the Blitzboks lead to 12-0.

Kenya responded with captain Samuel Asati setting up Nygel Amaitsa for a converted try to cut the deficit to 12-7.

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