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2020 Tokyo Olympics: Fiji 7s team defeats Great Britain

Rugby, Sport | | | By Timoci Vula

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Fiji 7s team captain Meli Derenalagi gives a high-five to teammate Waisea Nacuqu after a national sevens team training session in preparation for the defence of the Tokyo Olympics 7s title. Picture: SUPPLIED

The Fiji 7s team defeated Great Britain 33-7 in its last pool match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games today.

Asaeli Tuivuaka, Sireli Maqala and Jiuta Wainiqolo scored a try each in the first spell as Fiji led 19-nil at halftime.

Tuivuaka grabbed a second while Aminiasi Tuimaba scored a try as well to secure their third win in as many matches.

Great Britain managed a try in the second spell.

Fiji will feature in the fourth quarterfinal at 10pm tonight after finishing top of Group B.

They will face the best third place qualifier.

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