Sevens

Second loss for Fijiana in Oceania

June 24, 2022 7:11 pm

[Source: Oceania Rugby]

Fijiana suffered its second loss in the Oceania Rugby Women’s Super 7s.

The side was beaten by Australia Selection 19-17 after going down to Black Ferns Ma 26-12 in the first match.

A converted try by Australia Selection in the dying minutes denied the national women’s side a win at Navigation Homes Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Both sides scored three tries each but the boots of Jesse Southwell proved the difference.

Maria Rokotuisiga, Ivamere Nabura and Sesenieli Donu touched down for Fijiana.

Tomorrow, the Saiasi Fuli-coached side takes on Black Ferns Pango at 11.48am while the Fiji men’s 7s team battles New Zealand at 11.24am.