[Source: World Rugby Sevens]

The Fijiana side could not maintain its winning form at the Dubai 7s as they went down to Russia 19-27.

Russia started off well with two quick tries to Baizat Khamidova for a 10-0 lead.

Fiji fought back and scored two tries to Ana Maria Naimasi and Sesenieli Donu to lead 12-10 at halftime.

Big performances from @CharlieCaslick and @TerryKennedy14 as they lead the way in the #DHLImpactPlayer standings after day one in Dubai!@DHLRugby pic.twitter.com/OMfjoqt6R5

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) November 26, 2021

Daria Noritsina scored two tries for Russia in the second half before Reapi Ulunisau closed the gap but Daria Lushina made sure that Russia taste victory from this clash.

The try that sealed an inspired win for @RugbyRussia over the Olympic bronze medallists! 😲

That’s opened things up in Pool B!#Dubai7s | #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/DMDQqbqaGe

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) November 26, 2021

The side however started its Dubai campaign on a high with a 28-12 win against Ireland and a 28-26 win against Canada.

They will face Great Britain in their final pool match at 9.07pm tonight.

You can watch the live-action of the Dubai 7s live on FBC TV starting at 5pm today.

[Ana Maria [Source: World Rugby]