The Fiji Airways Fijian women’s 7s team secured their first victory at the HSBC Vancouver 7s by defeating France with a score of 24-12 in their second pool match. This marked a significant turn of events for the Fijiana squad, who previously faced a narrow defeat to Japan in their opening match.
Reapi Ulunisau started the scoring for Fiji with a well-timed kick and chase, managing to turn a favorable bounce into a try. She followed up her performance with a second try, executed flawlessly through a set piece, putting Fiji ahead. France responded by scoring just before halftime, but they leveled the match at 12-12 with a second try in the second half.
Staying composed under pressure, Fiji demonstrated excellent set piece execution, leading to Sesenieli Donu scoring their third try with clever overload plays. Lavena Cavuru then sealed the win for Fiji, breaking through the French defense and sprinting towards the try line after a clever dummy pass.
This victory not only boosts Fiji’s confidence as they progress through the tournament but also reflects the team’s resilience after their earlier setback. Their ability to recover and perform well against a strong opponent like France shows promise for future matches in the competition.
In a similar vein, the Fiji Airways men’s team has also shown strong performances in the Vancouver 7s, having won their initial matches against Uruguay and the USA, setting a hopeful tone for both Fijian teams in the tournament. As both teams continue to grow and develop, fans are optimistic for their prospects in upcoming matches and the possibility of notable achievements on the international stage.
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