RIO 2016 DEBUT: Wales and Dragons Sevens star Sam Cross helped GB to victory. Picture from files
BRYNMAWR'S Sam Cross came on as a substitute and gave a try-scoring pass as Great Britain brushed aside Kenya 31-7 to win their first Olympic men's rugby sevens match at Rio 2016.
GB's Dan Bibby scored a try either side of the break in the Pool C encounter after Dan Norton had scored in the first two minutes.
Phil Burgess and Mark Bennett also touched down, with captain Tom Mitchell adding three conversions. Kenya's only try came from Billy Odhiambo.
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