Fiji Fights Gallantly Despite Losing To South Africa
The Vodafone Fijian 7s fought gallantly despite losing 26-5 to South Africa in the Wellington 7s final tonight.
The Vodafone Fijian started well when winger Joeli Lutumailagi sped past Seabelo Senatla to score in the corner with Osea Kolinisau missing the conversion.
Strong Fijian defence saw forward Setareki Bituniyata being shown the yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
With a man down, South Africa took advantage of the situation with a try to Senatla, which was converted for a 7-5 lead.
In the second half it was all South Africa as they ran in tries to extend their lead.
DAY 2 RESULTS:
Challenge Cup quarters- Kenya 24-5 Russia, USA 19-14, Wales 29-7 PNG, Australia 17-14 Samoa; Cup quarters- England 12-14 Scotland, New Zealand 10-26 Fiji, Canada 17-10 Argentina, South Africa 45-0 France; 13th Place Semis- Russia 15-5 Japan, PNG 7-35 Samoa, Kenya 19-12 USA, Wales 10-24 Australia, England 0-24 New Zealand, Argentina 19-14 France; Cup semis- Scotland 12- 19 Fiji, Canada 5-21 South Africa. 13th place Russia 12-19 Samoa. Challenge Trophy- Kenya 19-17 Australia; 5/6th – New Zealand 12-17 Argentina; Bronze- Scotland 28-22 Canada
