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Vancouver 7s: Kenya land Spain in 9th Place semis after upsetting South Africa

13:59 - 05 March 2023

Shujaa caused an upset by beating South Africa and will now face the Lions.

Kenya 7s will take on fellow relegation candidates Spain in the 9th-place semi-finals of the Vancouver leg of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.

Shujaa's clash against Spain is slated for 9:06 PM (EAT) kick off. The other semi-final, however, will see Samoa play Uruguay.

We met @Blitzboks in the #Vancouver7s 9th place QF earlier this morning. We won 17-12 with tries from George Ooro, John Okoth and Brian Tanga. Tony Omondi managed to convert Okoth's try. #Shujaa pic.twitter.com/Kv3dhwBKqP
— Shujaa (@KenyaSevens) March 5, 2023

South Africa have been pitted against Canada, while Japan are to take on Chile in the 13th-place semis.

Meanwhile, France will take on Australia – the Series Champions – in the first Cup Main semi-final.

France made their way into the semis after beating Great Britain, while Australia booked their place after seeing off New Zealand, who had made four straight final appearances.

Another dramatic day of action in Vancouver 🤯

Check out the highlights of Day 2 at #Canada7s from the women's competition!@DHLRugby | #DHLHighlights | #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/6aHhKmvAgZ
— World Rugby 7s (@WorldRugby7s) March 5, 2023

Ireland will entertain Argentina - who knocked out heavyweights Fiji to reach the penultimate stage - in the other semi-final duel. Ireland had to navigate past the USA to claim a ticket in the semis.

Vancouver Sevens semi-final pairings:

13th Place semi-final pairings