Fiji secured a narrow victory over Great Britain, winning 17-12 in the critical pool match of the Cape Town 7s. This triumph sets them up for a semifinal clash against France, scheduled for early tomorrow.
In the first half, Fiji took an early advantage with tries from Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Joji Nasova, leading 10-0 at the break. However, Great Britain came out aggressively in the second half, scoring two tries and a conversion to pull ahead 12-10. Just when it seemed Great Britain would snatch the win, Terio Tamani, who had come off the bench, made a significant impact by scoring the decisive try and successfully converting it.
Fiji’s next challenge will be against France in the second semifinal at 12.18 am, while Spain prepares to face South Africa at 11.56 pm. Additionally, Fijiana is set to play Brazil in the 9th place semifinal at 7.22 pm tonight.
This progress highlights Fiji’s resilience and ability to perform under pressure, promising an exciting semifinal ahead. Fans can look forward to a thrilling match against France, where Fiji aims to continue its quest for glory.
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