#SYDNEY7S

Shujaa loses Sydney 7s opener to Fiji

Shujaa play Wales at 12:05 pm and the All Blacks at 5:41pm in their other group matches.

In Summary

• Shujaa opened the scoring courtesy of Collins Injera in the second minute and he converted his try for a 7-0 lead.

• Fiji levelled a few minutes later with Aminiasi Tuimamba touching down with Napioloni Bolaca kicking over the conversion.

The Kenyan fans in Sydney cheer during the Shujaa's opening match where they lost to Fiji 28-14 on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
The Kenyan fans in Sydney cheer during the Shujaa's opening match where they lost to Fiji 28-14 on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Image: WORLD RUGBY SEVENS

The Kenyan Sevens rugby team Shujaa lost their opening match of the Sydney Sevens to Fiji on Saturday going down 28-14 at the Paramatta stadium.

Shujaa opened the scoring courtesy of Collins Injera in the second minute and he converted his try for a 7-0 lead.

Fiji levelled a few minutes later with Aminiasi Tuimamba touching down with Napioloni Bolaca kicking over the conversion.

Fiji were now in the asceandancy with Vilimoni Butitu crossing the line and Bolaca adding the extras for 14-7 at the interval.On resumption.

Tuimamba scored his second try and Joshua Vakurubali scoring a try each with Waisea Nacuqu adding two conversions.

Johnstone Olindi came off the bench to score a late try for Shujaa.

Shujaa play Wales at 12:05 pm and their final group match against the All Blacks at 5:41pm (EAT).