Fijiana out of cup contention after going down to Ireland 26-12

Fijiana out of cup contention after going down to Ireland 26-12

By Alifereti Sakiasi
Saturday 28/01/2023
[Photo: World Rugby]

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team has been bundled out of the cup competition of the Sydney 7s after going down to a classy Irish side 26-12.

Despite the loss, Younis Bese lifted her performance, scoring a try in the first half and landing a try saving tackle in the second half of the match.

The tries for Ireland were scored by Lucy Mulhall, Eve Higgins and Amee Leigh Crowe who got a double.

In earlier matches, USA beat Great Britain 10-5 and France stunned series defending champions and hosts, Australia.

The Fijiana will now play in the 5th place semifinal tomorrow at 12:54pm.

The women’s cup semifinals kick off at 4:22pm and the cup final will be played at 8:56pm tomorrow.

Sydney 7s

DateTimeTeamTeam
Women's Final -
Sun 29 JanFull TimeFrance0 - 35New Zealand
Men's Final -
Sun 29 JanFull TimeNew Zealand38 - 0South Africa
Women's 5th Place Play-Off -
Sun 29 JanFull TimeAustralia36 - 12Fiji
Men's Bowl Final -
Sun 29 JanFull TimeFiji29 - 5France
Click here for full fixtures

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