Batirerega Try Pushes Fiji Up

Rookie prop Josese Batirerega scored the try that matters for the Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens side as they beat France 19-12 to top Pool D of the Sydney Sevens tournament this afternoon.

The Fijians are expected to meet either Great Britain or Argentina in tonight’s quarters.

The Waisea Nacuqu captained-side fought back from a 7-0 deficit to score two converted tries to Vuniawa Naduvalo and Nacuqu to lead 14-7 at halftime.

They held a slender 14-12 lead before Batirerega scored his try.

Story By: Leone Cabenatabua

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