Shujaa angling for massive upset against South Africa
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 04.12.21. | 08:01
Innocent Simiyu's charges are aiming for South Africa's scalp.
Kenya men’s national sevens side, Shujaa face a fiendish clash against Dubai 7s champions in the main cup quarter finals slated for Saturday 4 December at 9:50 am.
The last time South Africa tasted defeat in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was back in March 2020 against Canada and are currently on a 21-game winning streak.
We face South Africa in the cup quarters at 9.50am EAT on Saturday 4 December 2021 #Shujaa #Dubai7s
— Shujaa (@KenyaSevens) December 3, 2021
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The Blitzbokke are the reigning series champions after thumping Shujaa twice on course to the title last season in Canada after a shortened campaign of just two legs.
Shujaa had to wait till the last game in Pool B to secure a place in the main cup quarters after losing their opening two games against Australia and the USA.
Innocent Simiyu’s charges brushed aside Canada 26-14 to go through as the best second runners up with seasoned nation Fiji who are going through a rebuild missing out.
Alvin Otieno admitted that they had their work cut out in their final Pool game against Canada and was delighted to have fans back.
Edmund Anya take a bow!🇰🇪
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) December 3, 2021
That's one way to go from END➡️END#HSBC7s | #Dubai7s | @KenyaSevens pic.twitter.com/EOYZhXZBSP
“We said as a team that we need a win and that was what we came for, having fans back is good you know as players we always enjoy and want to give them a good show,” said Buffa.
Shujaa will look no further than January 2020 for motivation as that was the last time they tasted victory against the Blitzbokke.
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