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.
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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.
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