The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team missed out on a Cup quarterfinal spot after they were beaten by Ireland 24-19 at the Spotless Stadium in Syd­ney, Australia last night.

The Fijiana side opened their campaign with a 36-12 loss to Can­ada but bounced back to edge out Russia 21-12.

The Saiasi Fuli-coached side lacked fitness, poor defence and indiscipline play led to their downfall. Replacement winger Raijeli Daveua copped a red card for a dangerous high tackle against Ireland.

In an earlier interview Fuli indi­cated that they were aiming for a top eight finish.

RESULTS

Russia 7-7 Ireland, Canada 36-12, England 14-27 France, NZ 38-5 PNG, USA 26-10 China, Australia 19-0 Spain, Russia 12-21 Fiji, Can­ada 14-15 Ireland, England 36-5 PNG, NZ 31-7 France, USA 14-21 Spain, Australia 24-7 China, Ire­land 24-19 Fiji, Canada 7-12 Rus­sia, France 53-0 PNG, NZ 29-0 Eng­land, Australia 7-19 USA

– Edited by Leone Cabenatabua

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