Fiji Men’s 7s Team Fails To Impress In Toulouse
The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens team has a slim chance of making the Cup quarterfinal of the Toulouse Sevens in France.
Saturday 13 May 2023 | 12:04
Fiji Airways Fijian 7s rover Manueli Maisamoa goes for a high tackle but fails to stop South Africa’s Dewald Human from scoring the first try during the Toulouse Sevens on May 12, 2023. Maisamoa and Sevuloni Mocenacagi were yellow carded as South Africa romped to a 24-7 win. Photo: World Rugby
The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens team has a slim chance of making the Cup quarterfinal of the Toulouse Sevens in France.
After the first day of competition, the Joseva Talacolo-captained side is at the bottom of Pool C standings.
The Fijians drew 21-21 against USA in their pool opener before losing 24-7 to South Africa. They now need to beat France on a big scoreline and hope that USA upsets South Africa.
Day One (results)
Australia 49-5 Japan, Samoa 12-14 Ireland, Uruguay 19-5 Kenya, New Zealand 29-12 Canada, Great Britain 14-0 Spain, Argentina 29-7 Germany, France 31-7 South Africa, Fiji 21-21 USA, Australia 12-5 Ireland, Samoa 28-12 Japan, Uruguay 0-26 Canada, New Zealand 31-5 Kenya, Great Britain 14-0 Germany, Argentina 21-19 Spain, France 19-14 USA, Fiji 7-24 South Africa.
Story by: leonec@fijisun.com.fj
