Toulouse 7s: 18-year-old Qoro helps Fijiana 7s beat Japan 26-14

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Toulouse 7s: 18-year-old Qoro helps Fijiana 7s beat Japan 26-14

By Alifereti Sakiasi

13/05/2023

[Photo: Getty Images]

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team have registered their second win in Toulouse beating a determined Japanese side 26-14.

Adi Vani Buleki scored first for Fijiana, followed by Elenoa Adinaimata and Meredani Qoro which saw them lead Japan 19-0 at half time.

Chiaki Saegusa and Marin Kajiki hit back for Japan in the second half, however speedster Reapi Uluinasau displayed brilliance and class as she further extended Fijiana’s lead to 26-14.

The Fijiana 7s will face Great Britain in their final pool match at 7.37 tonight.

The cup quarterfinals begin at 1.26am tomorrow, followed by the cup semi finals at 7.44pm tomorrow, while the cup final kicks off at 3:36am on Monday.

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