Fijiana faced its second consecutive defeat in the HSBC Dubai 7s tournament, falling to Australia with a score of 42-7. The Australian team showcased their superior skills, effectively commanding every aspect of the match.
Fiji managed to secure a single try in the first half, scored by Vika Nakacia, marking her second try of the tournament. Ana Maria Naimasi successfully converted this try. In contrast, Australia displayed dominance throughout the game, netting six tries, with standout performances from World Rugby Women’s Sevens Player of the Year Madison Levi, who scored four tries. Demi Hayes and Teagan Levi contributed additional tries in the second half, while the Australians successfully converted two tries each by Tea Hinds, Ruby Nichols, and Teagan Levi.
Looking ahead, Fijiana will seek to bounce back in their final pool play match against China in the early hours.
While this defeat represents a challenging phase for Fijiana, it also serves as an opportunity for growth. The tournament environment can be valuable for developing skills and cohesion as a team. With their upcoming match against China, Fijiana has the chance to turn things around and end the pool round on a positive note.
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