Shujaa seeks comeback at Vancouver 7s after Perth disappointment
After a tough outing at the Perth 7s, Kenya’s Shujaa shifts focus to the Vancouver 7s, set for 21-23 February 2025. Drawn in Pool A alongside Argentina, France, and Great Britain, Shujaa will be aiming to correct past mistakes and strengthen their push for core status in the World Rugby Sevens Series.
After a challenging outing at the Perth 7s, Kenya’s men’s rugby team, Shujaa, eyes redemption in the upcoming Vancouver 7s. Shujaa concluded their campaign at the Perth 7s on 26 January with a 19-12 defeat to New Zealand, managing to secure only three points in the entire circuit.
The Vancouver 7s, set for 21-23 February 2025 in Canada, will serve as an opportunity for Kenya to continue their quest for core status in the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Seeded in Pool A alongside Argentina, France and Great Britain, Shujaa will look to rectify their mistakes and capitalise on their opponents’ weaknesses, given that these teams are familiar foes.
More To Read
- Road to 2027 Rugby World Cup begins in Uganda with Africa Cup clash
- Kenya Morans sparkle early but settle for fourth in Africa 7s campaign
- Kenya Morans blank Ghana, edge Uganda to finish top of Pool A at Africa 7s
- Kenya dismantles Côte d'Ivoire in Rugby Africa Sevens opener
- Shujaa bounce back, Lionesses struggle in second matches at HSBC SVNS playoffs in LA 7s
- Shujaa and Lionesses face tough SVNS path in Los Angeles after format shake-up
#Vancouver7s Pools confirmed 💪💪#Shujaa #MpesaPowersKenya7s #SafaricomRugby #SportpesaNaShujaa pic.twitter.com/Icd4gjQOQo
— Shujaa (@KenyaSevens) January 26, 2025
Shujaa’s major assignment at the Vancouver 7s comes against Argentina, whom they faced in the fifth-place semi-final at the Cape Town 7s last December, suffering a 26-14 defeat. Shujaa will aim to turn the tables, while Argentina remain confident following their previous victory.
France, who finished sixth in Perth after a 17-5 loss to Fiji, will be looking to improve their standing in Vancouver. Meanwhile, Great Britain, despite suffering a 32-17 defeat to Shujaa in Cape Town, ended their Perth campaign on a high note with a 33-7 victory over Uruguay in the seventh-place final. With both teams eager to climb the rankings, Shujaa faces a tough challenge against determined opponents seeking redemption.
The men's pools for Vancouver 7s are as follows; Pool A Argentina, France, Great Britain and Kenya; Pool B Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland; Pool C Spain, Fiji, Uruguay and USA.
Top Stories Today
