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Jinja Hippos were ejected from
Jinja Hippos will leave to regret their complacent performance against city rivals Walukuba in the group stages if they fail to defend their Nile Special Sevens title by a tight margin.
The hosts of the Stone City Sevens started well on Saturday by thumping Kyambogo 29-0, but that was their best result in the leg.
The holders then bumped on Walukuba, who stunned them 10-7 in the second Group A game before salvaging their pride by overcoming Plascon Mongers 12-7.
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RUGBY Pirates win Nile Special Stone City 7s
Stanbic Black Pirates took an early lead in the Nile Special Sevens after winning the Stone City 7s.
However, Walukuba’s perfect record in the group pushed Hippos to second on the table and threw them in Kobs’ path.
The Hippos fought hard, coming from 7-0 down at halftime to force a sudden death which Kobs’ won.
Kobs play Heathen in the semifinal as 15s champions Stanbic Pirates face an easier opponent in Impis.
Stone City 7sMain cup Quarterfinal results
Walukuba 12-14 Impis
Pirates 35-00 Buffaloes
Kobs 12-07 Hippos
Heathens 19-12 Rhinos
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