The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team has been knocked out of the main cup competition after losing to USA 27-7 this morning.
USA dominated the game from the kick-off as they exposed the Fijiana’s defence scoring 3 tries in the first spell and grabbing another two in the second spell.
Looking clinical, @USARugby
— World Rugby 7s (@WorldRugby7s) January 21, 2023
Breezing through to the try line once again is @ilona_maher 🤌#NZ7s | #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/H12Q3HXcKw
Raijeli Daveua managed to score a converted try in the 4th minute of the second half but it was not enough to help them.
They will now play Great Britain in the 5th place semi final at 1.50pm today.
In the first quarter final, Australia beat Great Britain 38-0.
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| Date | Time | Team | Team | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3' Ilona Maher scores the first try for the USA side | ||
| 6' Kristi Kirshe scores the second try to extend their lead | ||
| 7' Naya Tapper scores another try for the USA side | ||
| 8' Sammy Sullivan opens the 2nd half with another try, Alena Olsen converts | ||
| 12' Raijeli Daveua makes the first try for the Fijiana side | ||
| 13' Alex Sedrick outruns the rest and makes a try for the USA side | ||
