England ends Kenya's dream of defending Singapore Sevens title
Frank Wanyama of Kenya runs with the ball against Argentina during day one of Singapore Rugby Sevens tournament on April 15, 2017. PHOTO | ROSLAN RAHMAN | AFP
What you need to know:
- James Rodwell was to be sin-binned as Kenya cashed on their numbers to score their second try through Frank Wanyama but the Britons got a lifeline when Phil Burgess budged in try to trail 5-12 at the break when Bibby missed the conversion.
- Singapore Sevens was marked by surprises after Australia stunned South Africa 19-17 while Canada defeated New Zealand 26-14 in the Cup quarters. Fiji also slumped to a stunning 24-19 defeat against the US.
Dan Bibby scored a heart-breaking penalty after the buzzer as England rallied from behind to beat Kenya Sevens 13-12 and end their hopes of defending their Singapore Sevens title at the Cup quarterfinals.
Shujaa started strongly when Samuel Oliech converted his own try for a 7-0 lead.
James Rodwell was to be sin-binned as Kenya cashed on their numbers to score their second try through Frank Wanyama but the Britons got a lifeline when Phil Burgess budged in try to trail 5-12 at the break when Bibby missed the conversion.
Dan Norton scored for a hard-working England but Bibby missed the conversion.
What could have been Kenya's biggest win of the season never materialised after England got a penalty two minutes after fulltime. Bibby curled in for their fourth consecutive victory against Shujaa this season.
Kenya will now meet New Zealand in the fifth place semi-final while Series leader South Africa will meet Fiji in the other semi-final.
Singapore Sevens was marked by surprises after Australia stunned South Africa 19-17 while Canada defeated New Zealand 26-14 in the Cup quarters. Fiji also slumped to a stunning 24-19 defeat against the US.
England meet Canada while US are up against Australia in the Cup semis.
