Shujaa had been drawn against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in the Red Pool for the inaugural NYC Sevens initially scheduled for July 15 at the Red Bull Arena in New York City, USA.
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The Kenya national sevens team Shujaa had been drawn against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa in the Red Pool for the inaugural NYC Sevens initially scheduled for July 15 at the Red Bull Arena in New York City, USA.
The Blue Pool consisted of Fiji, France, Ireland and the USA.
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