Kenya break losing streak against Australia and win Trophy Final at Wellington Sevens 201729/1/2017 The trophy final between 2 great sides, Kenya and Australia kicked off with a nice traditional Maori welcome as the players ran out the tunnel to play each other for the first time since the Dubai tournament last year. The first half was all Kenya as they grabbed momentum and from a great offload Samuel Oliech was able to score the first try. Then with 2 minutes and 40 on the clock Kenya with their twinkle feet and speed got their second try and the veteran Collins Injera scored his 237th try of his career. The young Australian team came back looking way more into the game and added a bit of pressure on the Kenyans. Though within a short amount of time Billy Odhiambo had to chase a rolling ball with Charlie Taylor on his back. The referee and side-line referees couldn't make a decision and the TMO proved that Odhiambo would score the 3rd try of the game. With less than a minute on the clock, score board showing 19-12 to Kenya, it looked likely that Kenya would soon be close to breaking their losing streak against Australia. Advantage was on Australians side and Dylan Pietsch was able to give his team a chance, scoring a try out wide. At this point the score was 19-17 and it all came down to James Stannard to convert from a tough position. He wasn't able to do it. But in the end it was a well fought match, the full time score 19-17. STATS IN A NUTSHELL Leading tacklers Kenya Ambaka - 5 Oliech - 5 Amonde - 3 Australia Anstee - 4 Taylor - 4 Hutschison - 3 Line breaks Kenya Odihambo - 3 Australia Adams - 3 Offloads Kenya Agero - 2 Australia McDermott - 2 Most carries Kenya Odhiambo - 6 Amonde - 4 Australia Kingston - 3 Adams - 3 Kicks Kenya Agero -1 Australia McDermott - 1
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