Fijiana 7s team beaten 38-0 by Australia in opening pool match of Dubai 7s

By Shanil Singh

06/12/2019

Ana Maria Naimasi fends off Australia's Emma Tonegato [Photo: World Rugby]

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team were beaten 38-0 by Australia in their opening pool match of the Dubai 7s.

Australia led 19-0 at the break.

Fijiana came close to scoring early in the second half but the Australian defense held firm.

Australia then scored three more tries to seal the win.

The Fijiana play Spain in their second pool match at 6pm before taking on Ireland in their last pool match at 11.12pm today.

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