Fijian Newbies Shine Despite Red Card
The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens team played with six-men as they walloped Tonga 52-7 in their Pool D opener of the Sydney Sevens at the Allianz Stadium on Friday.
Saturday 28 January 2023 | 15:31
Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens team in Sydney. Photo: World Rugby
The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens team played with six-men as they walloped Tonga 52-7 in their Pool D opener of the Sydney Sevens at the Allianz Stadium on Friday.
Prop Jerry Matana was red carded in the 7th minute for an unintentional head clash with a charging Tongan player, which was ruled as dangerous tackle.
The Fijians were ahead 28-0 at that stage of the match.
Coach Ben Gollings opted to start all his new players with Matana and Josese Batirerega in the forwards
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Story By: Leone Cabenatabua
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