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Kenya 7s look to reclaim former glory

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Kenya 7s look to reclaim former glory

Kenya's Sevens team is playing in the Singapore Seven's. They are drawn in a pool with the South African team, Blitzboks. Kenya won the last Singapore tournament. Coach Innocent Simiyu has named a number of debutants. They want to qualify for the Seven’s World Cup in September in Cape Town. Nelson Oyoo and Herman Humwa will captain the team. The team will play Canada, USA and Blitz boks in their pool.

Kenya 7s are playing at Singapore Sevens on Saturday.

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