Sevens

Fijiana to play in 7th place play-off

December 11, 2022 8:10 pm

[Source: World Rugby Sevens]

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s went down to Great Britain 14-19 in the 5th place semi-final in the Cape Town 7s.

Fijiana kicked off in style after Reapi Ulunisau’s 4th-minute try gave them a 7-0 lead as she also managed to convert her try.

Great Britain re-grouped two minutes later and scored two tries to Grace Crompton and Emma Uren to take a five-point lead at the breather.

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Crompton got her double to increase their lead to 19-7.

Younis Bese scored in the second half to close the margin but Great Britain kept on the momentum and held on to advance to the 5th place play-off.

Fiji will now play Canada in the 7th place play-off at 2:30am tomorrow.