Flying Fijians Qualify Despite Loss
The Fijians needed only a point to oust Australia and now will face England in the quarters.
Monday 09 October 2023 | 09:11
Portugal celebrate their first-ever Rugby World Cup victory against Fiji by 24-23. Picture: Charly Triballeau/AFP
The Flying Fijians have qualified for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal despite losing 24-23 to Portugal in the final Pool C match at the Stade de Toulouse, this morning.
The Fijians needed only a point to oust Australia and now will face England in the quarters.
The Flying Fijians held Portugal 3-3 at halftime from a Frank Lomani penalty. They scored two tries in the second half to Levani Botia and Mesake Doge.
Lomani converted both tries and kicked over two penalty kicks.
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