Fiji demolishes France 29-5 to take home bronze in Sydney

Sydney-7s 7s-Rugby

Fiji demolishes France 29-5 to take home bronze in Sydney

By Alifereti Sakiasi

29/01/2023

[Photo: World Rugby]

The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team put on a much improved performance beating France 29–5 in the bronze final of the Sydney 7s.

Thomas Carol of France scored the opening try, however speedster Iowane Teba responded for Fiji scoring a double in 2 minutes. Viwa Naduvalo extended the lead for Fiji just before half time to 17-5.

Manueli Maisamoa displayed his strength busting through the French defence to score Fiji’s fourth try.

Fresh legs from Alosio Naduva sealed the win for Fiji in the 13th minute.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s finished in 6th place after losing to hosts, Australia 36–12 in the 5th place playoff.

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