Kenya 7s

Kenya 7s miss Los Angeles Cup quarters after disappointing Japan loss

Kenya 7s players huddle in a World 7s Series event, Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.Kenya 7s players huddle in a World 7s Series event, Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.
Kenya 7s players huddle in a World 7s Series event, Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.Kenya 7s players huddle in a World 7s Series event, Photo Courtesy/World Rugby.

Kenya 7s hopes of reaching the Los Angeles 7s quarterfinals were shattered by a shocking 7-5 loss to Japan in their final Pool C match.

Despite coming into the game with a clear objective of securing maximum point to reach the maiden quarters this season, Kenya were unable to deliver as Japan put up a strong performance, allowing only one try throughout the match.

Kevin Wekesa’s try after three minutes gave Kenya an early lead with his try being the lone try of the first half.

Koki Yakushiji scored a try that was converted by Yoshihiro Noguchi, putting Japan in front with a 7-5 lead.

Japan’s solid defense denied Shujaa any scoring opportunities, and they were unable to take advantage of a penalty in the dying minutes of the game.

In the end, Kenya’s failed to capitalize on the later penalty with Tony Omondi knocking on in the final seconds after the hooter and Japan emerged as deserving winners.

The loss is a huge blow to Kenya’s aspirations of making it to the quarterfinals which would have boosted their ranking at the end of the tournament.

Australia join Fiji in the quarters while Shujaa and Japan who had five points each drop to the ninth place quarters.

Results

Great Britain 7 – 5 Argentina

France19 – 7 Spain

Samoa 26 – 19 USA

New Zealand 26 – 7 Chile

Australia 7 – 12 Kenya 7s

Fiji 50 – 0 Japan

Ireland 7 – 0 Uruguay

South Africa 12 – 0 Canada

Great Britain 24 – 17 Spain

Sunday 26 February

France 12-17 Argentina

Samoa 31-5 Chile

New Zealand 36-15 USA

Australia 24-10 Japan

Fiji 19-5 Kenya 7s

Ireland 22-0 Canada

South Africa 5-10 Uruguay

Argentina 19-7 Spain

France 14-21 Great Britain

USA 20-17 Chile

New Zealand 7-14 Samoa

Kenya 7s 5-7 Japan

Fiji vs Australia 7:34

Uruguay vs Canada 756

South Africa vs Ireland 8:18

9TH PLACE QUARTER FINAL

3rd Pool A vs 4th Pool D- 19:55

3rd Pool C vs 4th Pool B 20:17

3 rd Pool D vs 4th Pool A

3rd Pool B vs 4th Pool C- 21:01

CUP QUARTER FINALS

1st Pool A vs 2nd Pool D- 21:23

1st Pool C vs 2nd Pool B -21:45

1st Pool D vs 2nd Pool A -22:07

1st Pool B vs 2nd Pool C- 22:29

13TH PLACE SEMI FINAL

Loser M25 vs Loser M26- 23:02

Loser M27 vs Loser M28 : 23:24

9TH PLACE SEMI FINAL

Winner M25 vs Winner M26- 23:46

Monday 27 February

Winner M27 vs Winner M28- 00:08

5TH PLACE SEMI FINAL

Loser M29 vs Loser M30- 00:30

Loser M31 vs Loser M32 -00:52

CUP SEMI FINALS

Winner M29 vs Winner M30 -01:14

Winner M31 vs Winner M32 -01:36

13TH PLACE PLAY-OFF

Winner M33 vs Winner M34- 01:58

9TH PLACE PLAY-OFF

Winner M35 vs Winner M36- 03:07

5TH PLACE PLAY-OFF

Winner M36 vs Winner M37 -03:31

BRONZE FINAL

Loser M39 vs Loser M40

CUP FINAL

Winner M39 vs Winner M40: 04:28

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