
[Source: World Rugby]
The Fiji Airways Fiji men’s 7s side clinched a 19-12 victory over Argentina to reach the cup quarterfinals of the Cape Town 7s.
Vuiviawa Naduvalo, Kaminieli Rasaku and Filipo Bukayaro dotted down a try each as Fiji desperately needed to win to keep their playoff chances alive.
Filipe Sauturaga contributed two conversions to help Fiji’s cause.
Huge tackle from @lospumas7arg 🔥
The strength from Mateo Graziano 💪#HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSCPT pic.twitter.com/9wPIkMJcO5
— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) December 9, 2023
The match however was overshadowed by a red card flashed by the referee to forward Josese Batirerega for dangerous play.
What a steal from @fijirugby 🔥
Pilipo Bukayaro finishing things off in style 💪#HSBCSVNS | #HSBCSVNSCPT pic.twitter.com/MzQbSWlKU4
— HSBC SVNS (@SVNSSeries) December 9, 2023
Fiji finish top seed in their pool and are through to the cup quarterfinals in which they will take on France tonight at 9:40.
Meanwhile, the Fijiana women’s side will France at 7.44pm in the Cup quarterfinals this evening.
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