The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team made a strong start to their Perth 7s campaign with a remarkable 26-10 win against Argentina. Renowned for their comeback ability, Fiji proved their prowess by scoring four tries in response to an early Argentine lead.
Argentina capitalized on two early mistakes from Fiji, quickly taking a 10-0 lead with two quick tries within the first three minutes. However, Fiji displayed notable resilience, with Terio Tamani scoring the team’s first try, successfully converted to shift momentum. Tamani then further showcased his talent by slicing through the Argentine defense to add another try just minutes later, bringing Fiji ahead 14-10 at halftime.
Throughout the match, Tamani emerged as a pivotal figure on the field, skillfully managing the game’s pace. A try by Sevuloni Mocenacagi was disallowed by the Television Match Official (TMO) due to a forward pass, but Fiji quickly rebounded with a try from George Bose. The victory was sealed by substitute Manueli Maisamoa, who demonstrated remarkable strength in a final run to score their fourth try, capping off a well-coordinated team performance.
Looking ahead, Fiji is set to face Spain at 7:36 PM, followed by a crucial pool match against South Africa at 10:52 PM. Additionally, the Fijiana team has its hands full, taking on New Zealand at 5:58 PM and Japan at 8:52 PM. Fans can enjoy all the action live on FBC TV, heralding a thrilling day of rugby for supporters. Fiji’s strong start in Perth sets a positive tone for what promises to be an exhilarating tournament.