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Samoa's Va'a Apelu Maliko scores against Fiji at the Hamilton 7s [Source: World Rugby 7s]
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s has beaten Samoa 19-12 in their first match at the Hamilton 7s.
Samoa struck first inside the first minute through their captain Tomasi Alosio with a converted try.
But Fiji got their act together and made a few crucial turnovers before Jerry Tuwai ran in for a try with both teams locked at 7-all.
“We can achieve our dream. If we work hard and never give up.”
Jerry Tuwai speaks after he became @fijirugby‘s all time top try scorer at the #NZSevens pic.twitter.com/dThHD3CpBY
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020
Fiji defended well for about two minutes and was rewarded with their second try to Vilimoni Botitu as they led 12-7 at halftime.
Samoa started strongly in the second spell with a try converted try to Joe Perez and the score was all level at 12-all.
World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year
and now @fijirugby‘s all time top try scorer.A brilliant moment for the legendary @JerryTuwai as he touches down his 126th try for Fiji.#ImpactMoment #DHLRugby pic.twitter.com/AMwXtfnf0J
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020
The national side then put a few phases together resulting in their third try to Aminiasi Tuimaba which was converted by Waisea Nacuqu.
Fiji’s next match will be at 6.35pm today against Australia.
They will then take on Argentina in their final pool match at 11.57am tomorrow.
An exciting first round of men’s matches. Here’s how the @DHLRugby Impact Player table is shaping up. @RugbyCanada‘s Andrew Coe way out in front with 20 points. #DHLImpactPlayer
*Points allocation
Tackle=1, Line break=3, Offload=2, Carry=1 pic.twitter.com/H3PE42Cc6z— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020
In another match in Fiji’s pool, Australia thrashed Argentina 38-7.
Modest words from Lewis Holland after he hit 50 tournaments and became @Aussie7s all time top try scorer, breaking the previous record set by @edjenkins86. #NZSevens pic.twitter.com/eY7kw6U3Ji
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) January 25, 2020
Looking at other results today, Canada defeated Ireland 26-7, France beat Spain 21-17, Kenya lost to England 19-24 and South Africa thrashed Japan 31- 5.
You can watch the Hamilton 7s live on FBC TV and FBC Sports channels.
| MATCH | TIME | TEAM 1 | SCORE | TEAM 2 | POOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY | 25 JANUARY | ||||
| M1 | 10:57AM | Ireland | 21 - 26 | Canada | Pool C |
| M2 | 11:19AM | France | 21 - 17 | Spain | Pool C |
| M3 | 11:41AM | Kenya | 19 - 24 | England | Pool B |
| M4 | 12:03PM | South Africa | 31 - 5 | Japan | Pool B |
| M5 | 12:25PM | Argentina | 7 - 38 | Australia | Pool D |
| M6 | 12:47PM | Fiji | 19 - 12 | Samoa | Pool D |
| M7 | 01:09PM | Scotland | 7 - 24 | USA | Pool A |
| M8 | 01:31PM | New Zealand | 42 - 0 | Wales | Pool A |
| M9 | 04:24PM | Ireland | 28 - 17 | Spain | Pool C |
| M10 | 04:46PM | France | 12 - 12 | Canada | Pool C |
| M11 | 05:08PM | Kenya | 12 - 12 | Japan | Pool B |
| M12 | 05:30PM | South Africa | 19 - 21 | England | Pool B |
| M13 | 06:05PM | Argentina | 40 - 0 | Samoa | Pool D |
| M14 | 06:35PM | Fiji | 19 - 12 | Australia | Pool D |
| M15 | 07:05PM | Scotland | 24 - 19 | Wales | Pool A |
| M16 | 07:33PM | New Zealand | 26 - 5 | USA | Pool A |
| SUNDAY | 26 January | ||||
| M17 | 10:07AM | Canada | 21 - 14 | Spain | Pool C |
| M18 | 10:29AM | France | 17 - 7 | Ireland | Pool C |
| M19 | 10:51AM | England | 26 - 7 | Japan | Pool B |
| M20 | 11:13AM | South Africa | 7 - 24 | Kenya | Pool B |
| M21 | 11:35AM | Australia | 33 - 19 | Samoa | Pool D |
| M22 | 11:57AM | Fiji | 10 - 26 | Argentina | Pool D |
| M23 | 12:19PM | USA | 42 - 0 | Wales | Pool A |
| M24 | 12:41PM | New Zealand | 38 - 12 | Scotland | Pool A |
| Knockout | Stages | ||||
| M25 | 3:20PM | England | 5 - 10 | France | Cup Semifinal |
| M26 | 3:42PM | New Zealand | 17 - 14 | Australia | Cup Semifinal |
| M27 | 04:10PM | Samoa | 21 - 7 | Wales | 15th Place Play-off |
| M28 | 4:32PM | Japan | 10 - 12 | Spain | 13th Place Play-off |
| M29 | 4:54PM | Ireland | 19 - 24 | Scotland | 11th Place Play-off |
| M30 | 5:16PM | Fiji | 12 - 5 | South Africa | 9th Place Play-off |
| M31 | 5:38PM | Argentina | 19 - 17 | Kenya | 7th Place Play-off |
| M32 | 6:00PM | Canada | 28 - 7 | USA | 5th Place Play-off |
| M33 | 6:59PM | England | 21 - 33 | Australia | Bronze Final |
| M34 | 7:56AM | France | 5 - 27 | New Zealand | Cup Final |
