Kenya falls to England in Cape Town 7s opener
Kenya's Shujaa started their Cape Town Sevens on a losing note after going down 29-12 to England in their opening Pool "C" match on Saturday.
Dan Norton claimed a hat-trick of tries for England while Phil Burgess scored one. Kenya replied through Cyprian Kuto and Leonard Mugaisi whose try was not converted.
Cyprian Kuto and Leonard Mugaisi’s exploits failed to spur Shujaa against England, who led 12-7 at the break.
England got their second successive penalty and went for a quick tap with Ethan Waddleton scoring.
But the bullish Alvin Otieno led the Kenyans attack as they managed to recycle the ball well with Kuto darting back inside for the try to level 7-7.
Kuto managed to hold on possession after restart but handed the ball straight to Alex Davis. England went for the attack as Norton dashed down the left for the try line.
It was see-saw as Kenya took advantage at the restart to break quickly down the left. Good defence from England forces them to recycle but Kenya finally broke through.
It’s Mugaisi, who made a lovely kick forward before chasing to put it down as Kenya levelled again 12-12.
Norton would score two more tries with Phil Burgess going for the other to break the Kenyans hearts.
The dry spell continued for the Kenyans who emerged through the first leg of the World Series in Dubai last weekend with one point after failing to win a single match.
