The Fijiana 7s team placed second in Pool D following a close 24-19 defeat to France 7s in their second pool match of the HSBC Singapore SVNS tournament. This match showcased resilience from the Fijians despite their loss.
France established a commanding position in the first half, scoring three tries, with Alycia Christiaens contributing significantly with a double at 3 and 6 minutes, along with Valentine Lothoz scoring in the 4th minute. Fiji managed to respond with a try from Verenaisi Ditavitu just after the half-time buzzer, converted by Mereula Torooti, allowing them to head into the break trailing 19-7.
In the second half, Christiaens completed her hat-trick to push France’s lead to 24-7, but Fiji wasn’t done fighting. Michell Seruvatu scored on 13 minutes, followed by a late try from Mere Vocevoce after the full-time whistle, reflecting the team’s continued effort and fighting spirit. Kelerayani Luvu converted one of their second-half tries.
This match closely parallels their earlier encounters with France and underscores the Fijiana’s capacity to bounce back after setbacks. Previously, during the HSBC Hong Kong 7s, Fijiana had also faced France, losing narrowly 24-14, exemplifying their competitive nature against strong teams.
Moving forward, the Fijiana team remains optimistic as they look to build on their performances in upcoming matches. Fans are encouraged by the team’s fighting spirit and development, believing this journey will foster greater success in women’s rugby in Fiji. The ongoing tournaments provide them with significant international exposure to refine their skills and performance, highlighting a bright future for the team.
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