The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team defeated Ireland 26-19 in their final pool match at the HSBC Singapore 7s this afternoon. Terio Tamani scored two tries, while Joji Nasova and Ponipate Loganimasi each scored one.
Ireland was brutal in both defense and offense, derailing Fiji’s game plan. Gavin Mullin, Terry Kennedy, and Jordan Conroy all scored tries for Ireland.
Fiji’s win did not qualify them for the cup quarterfinals because they finished last in their pool with four points.
Fiji lost 33-14 to the United States in their first pool match, and 19-14 to Great Britain in the second. The cup quarter-finals will start today at 11 p.m., while the semi-finals will start tomorrow at 5.48 p.m.
9th Places Semi Final Singapore 7s 2024
- Fiji vs Canada at 4;04 pm
Live updates
FJ VS IRE
KICK OFF: Ireland
2nd min: Try to Fiji – TERIO TAMANI
4th min: Try to Ireland – GAVIN MULLIN
5th min: Try to Fiji – JOJI NASOVA
7th min: Try to Ireland – TERRY KENNEDY
9th min: Try to Ireland – JORDAN CONROY
11th min: Try to Fiji – TERIO TAMANI
13th min: Try to Fiji – PONEPATI LOGANIMASI
