The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Team will now face Argentina in the 2nd Cup Quarterfinals of the Hong Kong 7s at 3.20pm today.
Fiji defeated New Zealand 24-5 in their final pool match to top Pool C.
In Pool C, it's @fijirugby and @AllBlacks7s into the Cup quarter-finals pic.twitter.com/ODqXlnbWjC
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 6, 2019
SWS22- @Fiji7sTeam take the 24-5 win by beating New Zealand @AllBlacks7s#HK7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay pic.twitter.com/ryYe328USd
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 6, 2019
Great defence shown by Fiji led to their first try from Aminiasi Tuimaba within the third minute.
Some tournaments just mean more.#HK7s @fijirugby pic.twitter.com/UUiPWixL13
— HSBC Sport (@HSBC_Sport) April 6, 2019
Other tries for Fiji came from Vilimoni Botitu, Livai Ikanikoda and Apenisa Cakaubalavu.
Joe Ravouvou scored New Zealand’s only try of the match just before the final hooter.
Fiji led 19-0 at half time.
Fiji also paid tribute to the victims of the Christchurch terror attack by giving a special gift to the New Zealand team before the game started.
Fiji show their respect for New Zealand and those affected by the Christchurch tragedy with a special gift at the Hong Kong Sevens. pic.twitter.com/77VdC67lGQ
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 6, 2019
In other matches, South Africa defeated Samoa 21-7, England beat USA 28-22 and France defeated Argentina 26-14.
SWS18- @Blitzboks make it 3 from 3 in pool play, beating @Samoa7s 21-7.#HK7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay pic.twitter.com/nvN6hEQRPI
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 6, 2019
SSW20- @EnglandRugby beat @USARugby in the final pool game at #HK7s#HK7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay pic.twitter.com/ZRtY1dZdHt
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 6, 2019
SWS24- France @FFRugby secure first place in the pool beating @unionargentina 26-14.#HK7s #wheretheworldcomestoplay pic.twitter.com/5x0CpM6BWW
— Hong Kong Sevens (@OfficialHK7s) April 6, 2019
In the Cup quarterfinals, South Africa will meet USA, Fiji will take on Argentina, England will face Samoa while New Zealand will take on France in the last Cup quarterfinal.
The Cup quarterfinals will start at 2.58pm today, Cup semifinals start at 7.41pm while the Cup final is at 11 o’clock tonight.
Barring any upsets Fiji could face South Africa or USA in the semifinal.
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