The Fijiana 7s team encountered a challenging start in their pool stage at the HSBC Cape Town 7s, suffering a heavy defeat to the United States with a score of 31-0. The match was significantly impacted by several technical violations that led to two yellow cards, forcing the Fijian squad to compete with only six players for a substantial portion of the game.
The USA took an early lead, finishing the first half 12-0 after two tries from Nia Toliver and a successful conversion by Kayla Canett. The American team maintained their momentum in the second half, scoring three additional tries, with Kaylen Thomas and Alyssa Porter each contributing to the tally. Canett further asserted her team’s dominance by successfully converting two of these tries.
Looking ahead, the Fijiana will have the opportunity to regroup and demonstrate their skills against Great Britain in their next match at 10:16 PM. This upcoming game could prove to be a pivotal moment for the Fijiana team, allowing them to make the necessary adjustments and showcase their resilience in the tournament.
Despite the setback, there remains hope that the Fijiana 7s will learn from this experience and bounce back stronger in their next fixtures.
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