Fiji lost 12-10 to South Africa in the semi-finals of the HSBC Vancouver 7s. Joji Nasova scored first for Fiji but received a yellow card shortly after. South Africa’s Sebastiaan Jobb was red-carded, yet they rallied to secure victory with a last-minute try. Fiji will now face Spain for third place, while South Africa will compete against Argentina in the finals.
In the semi-final match of the HSBC Vancouver 7s, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team suffered a narrow defeat to a six-man South African squad, with a final score of 12-10. The game was highly competitive as both teams sought a place in the final. Fiji’s Joji Nasova initiated the scoring with the first try, but moments later received a yellow card for a dangerous tackle.
South Africa faced an uphill battle after Sebastiaan Jobb received a red card for a dangerous hit on Filipe Sauturaga early in the match, leaving them one player short. Despite this setback, South Africa regained momentum towards the end of the second half, with Shilton van Wyk scoring to reduce the deficit. Fiji responded with a try from Jeremaia Matana, yet Donavan Don’s last-minute try ultimately secured victory for South Africa.
Fiji will compete against Spain in the third-place playoff scheduled for 12:05 PM today, while South Africa will advance to the cup final where they will face Argentina at 1:05 PM. The semifinal demonstrated the resilience and skill of both teams amid intense competition.
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s squad fell just short in their quest for the finals of the HSBC Vancouver 7s, losing 12-10 to a six-man South African team. The match highlighted crucial moments including Joji Nasova’s early try and subsequent yellow card. Despite a commendable performance, Fiji must now prepare for their match against Spain for the third place while South Africa moves on to the finals.
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