LA 7s: Fiji books cup quarterfinal spot after final pool match win

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The Fiji 7s rugby team kick off during a pool match at the LA 7s 2023. Picture: US FIJI TIMES ONLINE

The Fiji Airways men’s 7s team has secured a spot at the LA 7s cup quarterfinals after beating Australia 15-12 in their final pool match today.

Anasa Qaranivalu was the first to score a try after-which Maurice Longbottom answered back for the Australians with a try.

Nathan Lawson of Australia also touched down a try before the breather as they led 12-5 at half-time.

The scores in the second spell came from Fiji through a try each to Jerry Matana and Pilipo Bukayaro who scored in the dying seconds of the match.